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“If ever there was a definitive Hall of Fame dog man, Edd Bivin is it! His knowledge of dogs is second to none. His contributions to the world of dogs as a breeder, exhibitor, judge, commentator, mentor and Chairman of the Board of Take the Lead truly identify him as a national treasure.”
-- Pat and Chuck Trotter
AKC judges

“In the sport of purebred dogs his knowledge, objectivity and expertise are unparalleled… but his greatest attribute is sharing it with all of us.”
-- Lee Arnold
Co-anchor on Animal Planet televised dog shows

“Edd is one of the most wonderful men I know, and I have known him from the time he was a high-school student. He is a devoted dog man and loves every aspect of his involvement in dogs.”
-- Maxine Beam
AKC judge

“If you don’t know Edd well, you may not know he has a deep interest in world history (probably because he’s been around for so much of it!), and you’re not aware of his wickedly wry sense of humor, his loyalty to his friends, his love of dogs and of the sport and the quiet ways in which he gives back.”
-- Dorie Crowe
Vice President, MB-F, Inc.

“You could not have chosen a better or more worthy candidate than Edd Bivin for the Hall of Fame. Edd has, for a great many years, been a judge of integrity and outstanding ability. He not only has the in-depth knowledge but also the ability to see quality when it is before him.”
-- Dorothy Macdonald
AKC judge; Past President, Dog Judges’ Association of America

“Edd has served many roles in my life: respected judge, a mentor when I was a judge from whom I have learned that every word in a breed standard has meaning, and most of all, a most supportive friend.”
-- Mari-Beth O’Neill
Assistant Vice President, Special Services, AKC

Having had his start in Pomeranians, I think you will all agree the following excerpts from that breed standard describe Edd extremely well.

General Appearance:
Edd is compact, short-backed, active. He is alert in character, exhibits intelligence in expression, is buoyant in deportment and is inquisitive by nature. He is sound in composition and action.

Gait:
When judging, his movement is smooth, free, balanced and vigorous.

Coat:
Double coated, but hair thinning with maturity.

Color:
All allowable, sometimes can be made to blush.

Temperament:
Not an extrovert, exhibiting great intelligence and a vivacious spirit, making him a great companion.

Even though a Pomeranian aficionado, this man must be subject to the same requirements of soundness and structure that all great dog men have achieved and any deviation from the ideal described in the standard should be penalized to the extent of the deviation. Since there are obviously no deviations, we declare Champion Edd Embry Bivin to be a perfect specimen and congratulate him on this wonderful achievement.

Approved: February 22, 1940

Certified by: Dennis and Susan Sprung