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12-25-2010, 12:46 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dallas,Ga
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| Just wondering if this is possible? I am not sure if I am posting in the right place but I will give it a try. I am a yorkie mom. My Harley is 2 yrs old. I am interested in being an assistant to a breeder just to learn more about the breed and just to spend some time with the breed. Does this ever happen? Is there such a thing? I do not want to breed yorkies myself, I just am in love with my yorkie, love the breed, have time on my hands and want to enjoy this breed even more. I live in Northwest Ga. Christy- Mommy to Harley |
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12-25-2010, 01:00 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
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| Try going to local shows. Maybe you'll meet someone there. Have you considered learning how to be a handler? (I think that's what they are called)
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12-25-2010, 01:23 PM | #3 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida
Posts: 8,577
| Good advise...go to shows and meet Yorkie people. Some clubs even allow non-showing/breeding pet owners to join..ours does..we have a ball. |
12-25-2010, 02:04 PM | #4 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GA
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| Yes, I agree - you should go to some shows. We have one coming up in Feb. 3 - 6th in Atlanta - Jack Onofrio Dog Shows, LLC . I see that Dallas, GA is just northwest of Atlanta. You are close to some of the best yorkie people in the US. There is also the Atlanta Toy Dog Club that meets monthly in Atlanta. Here is their link -http://www.greateratlantatoydogassociation.org/ Many are members here too, since there is not a yorkie club for GA. Best of luck! Last edited by topknot; 12-25-2010 at 02:06 PM. |
12-25-2010, 02:05 PM | #5 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dallas,Ga
Posts: 69
| Ok, Thank you for the advise, I will check this out. How do I find out about local shows and such??? Where do check about training to be a handler??? |
12-25-2010, 02:09 PM | #6 | |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GA
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12-25-2010, 06:30 PM | #8 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida
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| Forget being a handler for the time being...you must know the breed, know breeders and most good handlers either breed or are very close to top breeders...most handlers start by showing their own dogs or dogs of their close friends and family. |
12-26-2010, 05:33 AM | #9 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GA
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| Pat is right that there is a lot to learn about our breed. Talking and getting to know the people that show is your first step, so you can learn. Yorkies are one of the hardest breeds, there is so much to learn about them. The exhibitors can direct you in the right direction. The Toy club is also a good place to meet people - there are some yorkie breeders/exhibitors that go to the meetings and they do have nice yorkies, great lines, and champions themselves. It does take many years to finally become a handler. Many got into the profession when they were kids. |
12-27-2010, 08:04 AM | #10 |
My Four Sweet Babies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Jersey near Philadelphia
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| You don't have to breed Yorkies to join your local YTCA. That's a great place to meet people who love Yorkies just as you.
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12-27-2010, 10:29 AM | #11 | |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GA
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Just getting out and meeting the people that do show - will be an education and working your way to learning more. Best of luck!! | |
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