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01-28-2008, 08:23 PM | #1 |
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| My First Thread and First Question. Hi everyone after reading a lot of threads here on YT I decided that it was about time for me to join in order to ask a few questions. I have made sure to post in the correct section and hope to get a lot of feedback from all of you. I will post my questions in different treads so none of my questions are over looked. I have been wondering how can someone that has never had a Yorkshire Terrier before can tell when they are buying or those who already have a puppy that their puppy is show material? Thanks in advance for all of your replies. Last edited by Freyja; 01-28-2008 at 08:27 PM. |
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01-28-2008, 08:29 PM | #2 |
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| Welcome to YT! I'm not a breeder or show my baby.. but the best way to find out is to take your baby to a show near you and ask the judges.. Can't wait to see pics!
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01-28-2008, 08:31 PM | #3 |
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| Thank you for your suggestion. I still don't own a Yorkshire Terrier.=( Your baby is beautiful though I bet she would do great in the show world. |
01-28-2008, 09:48 PM | #4 |
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| Are you looking to get a yorkie that you can show? I've received the suggestion here that you should attend some of the shows, meet some breeders, get to know them and see if they can mentor you.
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01-29-2008, 04:25 AM | #5 |
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01-29-2008, 06:40 AM | #6 |
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| It take about 5 months, maybe six to really tell if it's show material, to be certain. I would be sure to buy from an exhibitor, someone experience in showing. Their dogs are already meeting the criteria. Seems like you have time to form some good relationships at shows and find a mentor. This IMO would be the best route. Last edited by Susan123; 01-29-2008 at 06:41 AM. |
01-29-2008, 01:01 PM | #7 |
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| Welcome to YT!! Wish I could give you some good answers, but bumping this up hoping others can help you.
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01-29-2008, 01:04 PM | #8 |
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01-29-2008, 01:54 PM | #9 |
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| First you need to buy from a reputable breeder. If you want a show quality dog you should find some show breeders in you area and go look at their dogs, ask questions. There is a difference between show potential and show quality. A show breeder may sell a puppy at 12 weeks that might have show potential but you don't know until they get older. They may sell it say for $1500 but no guarantee that it will or can become a champion. A show quality dog is one that is usually over 6 month old and the breeder knows that particular dog is show quality because they know the parents bloodline and understand correct conformation. Most reputable breeders sell their show quality puppies $2500 up and require a strict contract stating that the dog will be shown. The breeder usually stays on the dogs papers as a co-owner. Most people that are not familiar with Yorkies and the Yorkshire Terrier standard would have a hard time knowing if the puppy is show quality. There is a lot of inconsistencies in the Yorkshire Terrier breed and even many show breeders can't agree on what a show quality dog should look like. I would say that the majority of the Yorkies being produced today are strictly pet quality and it would be very rare to find a show quality puppy from a individual that is not a show breeder. If you are serious about getting a Yorkie then take your time and study the breed and don't be afraid to ask questions. I hope I haven't rambled too much. |
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01-29-2008, 02:52 PM | #12 | |
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01-29-2008, 02:56 PM | #13 |
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