My First Pom Came in 2004, I did not have any intentions to ever breed or show but that quickly changed when my daughter decided she had to have a POM too, so our popms could have each other...... Piper came to live in our home. We bought Piper as a pet, there was NO WAY I was going to show a dog but Pipers breeder convinced Hannah to give showing a try, I had no idea that Piper came with such a fabulous pedigree as well as her terrific looks and disposition...... I didn't even "know" what a pedigree was.
After watching my daughter Hannah show Piper and meeting so many wonderful people I decided to give showing a try myself.
Firesprite Poms became Canadian Kennel Club Registered in 2006
I absolutely became hooked, all the prep time was a wonderful break from my job as a Real Estate Agent. My job also can provide fantastic flexibility and my office is in my home. This gives me the opportunity to spend lots of time with my poms and they are often all sitting at my feet as I do research and paperwork etc. My dogs can also be found traveling with me as I run to the head office. All the staff love the opportunity to hold and play with the Poms and it is great socialization for them.
I do not breed many litters each year and my intentions are strictly to establish my own line and have a few nice dogs to show.
I do not have large numbers of Poms, they do live in my home, and are "pets" first. We watch tv together, go for walks and trips, they love hanging out on the deck off my kitchen in the sun or playing in my yard while I garden.
I am a member of the Pom Club Of Canada and I really firmly stand by the CKC Pom Standard.
Even in our code of Ethics these are the first 2 things I promised, when becoming a member
to encourage and promote the breeding of purebred Pomeranians and to do everything possible to bring to perfection their natural qualities and enduring health.
to urge members, breeders and judges to accept the standard of the breed as approved by the Canadian Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which the Pomeranian shall be judged.
I am fortunate enough to have some great handling classes available several times a week just a short drive down the road.
I do not place my puppies until they are minimum 3.5 months, but usually 6 months. This way I can really be sure what I keep is what I need to hold onto in order to reach the goals I have set for myself and I can get a god idea on the temperament and personality of the puppy I am placing to ensure it will go to a home that is the best match for the puppy and the new owner. This also ensures the puppy is big enough to make the transition to its new home with out any problems.
I also will retire my older adult Poms. A retired show dog makes an excellent pet and because all of my Poms have been taught "house manners" from the beginning and are toted around and played with the transition is usually pretty easy from my house to a new family home.
I have only one of my 3 kids still at home, Hannah graduated high school and is pursing a career in the medical field and working as an optition,
Christian has been accepted into Veterinary studies in New Zealand, I keep telling him he better come back home, first because I miss him like crazy but second, just imagine having my very own vet in the family....... Daniel has graduated Criminal Studies and has moved back to Calgary and is following his dreams in law enforcement.
My kids have all been a great help with the dogs, and the dogs have been amazing for the kids.
I consider myself very fortunate to have crossed paths with so many along this journey. We all learn from each other, share great news and heartbreak and most importantly, we grow from the experience of it all.
I am a member in good standing with the Canadian Kennel Club
