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Sharon Masnick has bred Pomeranians under the prefix of Golden Aires since the late 1980s. She has bred several Specials that have ranked in the Top 10 over the years. She is a breeder-judge of Pomeranians, Pekingese, Japanese Chin, Toy Fox Terriers, and Shiba Inu. She began working for Doll McGinnis Publications in 1997 and handled the editorial and advertising for Top Notch Toys. It was a wonderful experience that allowed her to study, enjoy, and appreciate all the wonderful dogs in the Toy Group. In January of 2011, she started to pursue her dream of judging. Currently, she can judge the Toy Group, Non-Sporting Group, Best in Show, Junior Showmanship, Azawakh, and Shetland Sheepdogs. Sharon has judged the Chihuahua Club of America National, and Specialty Shows for Biewer Terriers, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Chinese Cresteds, Havanese, Papillons, Pekingese, Pomeranians, Pugs, Silky Terriers, Yorkshire Terriers, and Shetland Sheepdogs. In July of 2025, she was honored to judge the Manila Dog Show and, in December of 2025, she was again honored to judge the Supreme Dog Show in Bangkok, Thailand. In March of 2027, she will be honored to judge the American Pomeranian Club National in Houston, Texas.
Meet the Judges
Interview with a Toy Group Judge Sharon Masnick – I grew up on a cattle and horse farm in Missouri. My family was never without a dog. I have
All About Judging
Prepare your Toy dog for a successful table exam by training early, ensuring a smooth, stress-free experience in the ring.
Meet the Judges
Sharon Masnick shares her insights on judging the Chihuahua Club of America National Specialty which was held in St. Louis, Missouri.
American Kennel Club (AKC)
Since September 17, 1884, and the start of the American Kennel Club, we have had a leading authority on all things “dogs.”
Learn all about the lively and intelligent Toy Fox Terrier dog breed. Explore TFTs characteristics, traits, and more.
Meet the Judges
Interview with a Toy Group Judge Sharon Masnick – I grew up on a cattle and horse farm in Missouri. My family was never without a dog. I have
Some Toys Are Not Safe for Toy Dogs – I am writing about a scary experience that we had about a month ago.We had two Pomeranian male puppies
Toy Group
Toy Dog Shows Westminster | The Westminster Kennel Club is scheduled to be held on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, January 24, 25 & 26, 2022.
All About Judging
My name is Sharon Masnick and I have owned a Pomeranian since I was 18. I began to be interested in the entire Toy Group when, for 17 years
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