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20 This Month in Top Notch Toys
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42 Advice for New Shih Tzu Judges and Prospective Judges Sally Vilas
Living with a Performance Min Pin Kathy Morris
Advertising and Subscription Rates
46 Living with a Shih Tzu Jo Ann White
Living with Min Pins Gretchen Hofheins- Wackerfuss
Index to Advertisers
50 ASTC Presents AKC Good Sportsmanship
Award to Sally Vilas 76
The Real Min Pin Shelley Erdman
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