My name is Sharon Masnick and I live near Myrtle Beach, SC on a hobby farm.  I enjoy animals, dog shows, traveling and reading.

I grew up in Missouri on a cattle and horse farm and can not remember the family ever being without a dog.  At 18, I obtained my first Pomeranian.  Thus, began my passion for breeding and showing Pomeranians.   Later, I became interested in the Shiba Inu when they were first introduced into the non-sporting group and I worked with the late judge, Frances Thornton.  I am a breeder judge for Pomeranians, Pekingese, Japanese Chin, Shiba Inu and Toy Fox Terriers.

I started working for Doll Mc Ginnis publications in 1997 and my interests in the dog world expanded.  I handled the advertising and editorial for Top Notch Toys.  TNT was the one and only magazine devoted to the Toy Group.  I met and worked with breeders from all the toy breeds.  It was a wonderful educational experience that allowed me to study, enjoy and appreciate all the wonderful dogs in the Toy Group.  

In January 2012, I left the advertising world and started to pursue my dream of judging. I am currently regular status for Best In Show, Toy Group, Junior Showmanship, Azawakh,  Miniature and Standard Poodles, Standard Manchester Terriers, Shetland Sheepdogs and most Non Sporting Breeds.   I am permit status for the balance of the Non-Sporting Group and these breeds in that group, Coton de Tulear, Chow Chow, Finnish Spitz, Bichon, Chinese Shar-Pei, Keeshonden, Norwegian Lundehund and Schipperkes.

In the public sector, I work for Georgetown County School District as an instructor.

I am a member of the Myrtle Beach Kennel club and the American Pomeranian Club

 Sharon Masnick