Reading & District Kennel Association

Pomeranian – Reading & District Kennel Association – 27th May 2026 

I’d like to thank the committee for the invitation to judge at their wonderfully supported and friendly show. I had a very enjoyable day. My Stewards were amazing and the ring ran like clockwork Thank you Bill and Mandy. Huge thank you to all the exhibitors for your entries, they were appreciated, and I really enjoyed going over your dogs. 

Puppy – 4 / 2

1st – 484 – Cawthera-Purdy ’ - Lireva’s Waltzing Matilda - 10-month-old orange bitch. Pretty head with a good stop, with nice almond shaped eye scull slightly flat with lovely ear placement. Good pigmentation. Muzzle finishing finely with Good dentition . Up on toe with cat like feet. Coat almost changed ,as should for this age, of correct harsh texture with plume growing in nicely. Moved straight and true in front and rear to win BPIB

2nd – 491 – Johnson – Amardica Keeping Dreams Alive NAF – A very raw 6 month old wolf sable dog, Such a little heart stealer, he stole mine on entering the ring. Coat correct for age. Pretty head with correct almond shaped eye with excellent pigment. Up on toe with cat like feet. A little unsettled on the move as can be expected at this age. Very attentive to his handler and thoroughly enjoyed his first day out. This is one I will watch for in the future.

Junior – 3 / 2

1st – 493 – Johnson – Elegant Atistocrat Tai Lauras at Startori – 13 month old Orange dog in huge coat of correct harsh texture with a huge plume. Masculine head in good proportion, lovely eye, good mouth and excellent pigment. Well set ears. Short coupled and compact standing 4 square which creates a lovely profile view. 

Post Grad – 2 / 1 

1st - 488 - Johnson - Amardica Dragonfly Dreams - two and a half year old Orange sable bitch. Good head and expression. Nice small ears, good mouth and Pigment. Her eye is a little rounder than I prefer, straight in front but slightly longer cast. High set tail with nice plume. Moved ok.

Open – 3 / 1

1st – 492 – Johnson – VIP Poms Stars Poker Princess For Amardica (IMP SRB). Two year old orange bitch. This one caught my eye when she first arrived in the UK and I’ve been looking forward to going over her in detail and I must say she did not disappoint. She has some lovely breed qualities. Pleasing head with correct almond shaped eye with excellent pigment. small ears, Good mouth, Up on toe with cat like feet. Moved well. Short coupled and compact standing 4 square with Big Plume which creates a lovely silhouette. Moved well once settled into her stride. Very well presented and attentive to her handler. Delighted to award her BOB. 

2nd – Johnson – Amardica Firefly of Dreams JW - two and a half year old Orange sable Bitch. Very different than her sister who was in Post Graduate Class, She has a sweet head with good stop and correct foxy outline. Small well-placed ears and a lovely expression. Great dentition and pigmentation. Coat of correct texture with a lovely Plume. Stood up on nice neat cat like feet and made a nice silhouette. Sound on the move front and back. 

Judge – Nichola Gooch ( Cassibawn)