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10 A Letter From the AKC President Dennis Sprung 14 Toy Time Submitted by Tammi White & Nancy Mellot 16 Be On Time Walter Sommerfelt 20 Conformation: The Other Performance Event? Dan Sayers 28 Havanese History Natalie Armitage 36 2022 Chihuahua Club of America Judge’s Commentary Sharon Masnick 38 It’s Not You, It’s Me Betsy Scapicchio & Linda Brennan
43 Pekingese Examination on the Table Carol Kniebusch Noe 45 Welcome to Toy Spaniels Sue Jackson 50 The Shih Tzu Top Knot Wendy Paquette 52 Rates 53 Index to Advertisers 54 Coming Attractions
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