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xxmxaxrxyxx · 03-25-2008, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bjh

One of the first and most important thing you need to learn if you don't already know and that is how to grow coat and care for the coat. If you got your Yorkie from a show breeder she should be able to advise you on what products to use. Do you have a grooming table with a arm and noose on it? Your puppy will need to get used to being stacked on a table and she will need to get used to being brushed and combed, and nails trimmed regularly. Your girl is very young and she will be going through many changes. It would also be good to get her evaluated again at around 6 months by a handler or show breeder. You will learn so much just from going to the all breed shows and talking to other show breeders. We are all here to help you all that we can.

i have been searching for a good grooming table with an arm and noose....could you point me in the right direction...thanks

bjh · 03-25-2008, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by xxmxaxrxyxx

i have been searching for a good grooming table with an arm and noose....could you point me in the right direction...thanks

I recently bought a small ring side grooming table at a dog show so if you go to any of the big all breed dog shows you can get them there, otherwise, there are many show supply companies that sell them but shipping is pretty high. Hopefully, someone on here will have some good tips on grooming tables. I know you can order one from Revival Animal Health for about a $100 plus shipping. I got lucky about 3 years ago and bought a like new, full sized grooming table at a garage sale for about $50.

xxmxaxrxyxx · 03-25-2008, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bjh

I recently bought a small ring side grooming table at a dog show so if you go to any of the big all breed dog shows you can get them there, otherwise, there are many show supply companies that sell them but shipping is pretty high. Hopefully, someone on here will have some good tips on grooming tables. I know you can order one from Revival Animal Health for about a $100 plus shipping. I got lucky about 3 years ago and bought a like new, full sized grooming table at a garage sale for about $50.

wow you were lucky...hehe...i may have to start browsing garage sells...but with work it doesn't seem likely...thanks for your help!

xxmxaxrxyxx · 03-25-2008, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Brooklynn

it doesn't matter as long as it's a handling class. I don't think they have just a yorkie handling class. I would check into it and see if you can still come and join in but again I'd start the puppy in handling classes when she is about 5 months old. You can take her as long as she's had her shots and maybe just take her to watch and get her use to the sights and sounds of the other dogs and the environment of the handling class.

ok they emailed me back and told me that there is another class starting at the end of April. so I am going to enroll MeiLing into that 6 weeks course. Thanks for all your help.

xxmxaxrxyxx · 03-25-2008, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bjh

One of the first and most important thing you need to learn if you don't already know and that is how to grow coat and care for the coat. If you got your Yorkie from a show breeder she should be able to advise you on what products to use. Do you have a grooming table with a arm and noose on it? Your puppy will need to get used to being stacked on a table and she will need to get used to being brushed and combed, and nails trimmed regularly. Your girl is very young and she will be going through many changes. It would also be good to get her evaluated again at around 6 months by a handler or show breeder. You will learn so much just from going to the all breed shows and talking to other show breeders. We are all here to help you all that we can.

What do you recommend for hair care? Thanks

xxmxaxrxyxx · 03-25-2008, 08:31 AM

thanks for everyone input and help...

Brooklynn · 03-25-2008, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by xxmxaxrxyxx

ok they emailed me back and told me that there is another class starting at the end of April. so I am going to enroll MeiLing into that 6 weeks course. Thanks for all your help.

I'd also find a yorkie show breeder and have her evaluated to see if it's worth spending the money into showing if she's not show potiental or quality. I always make sure of her show potential before putting alot of money into showing, but with saying that classes will help "you" in learning the ropes in exhibiting. I took a less quality bitch to learn to show before I bought a quality show prospect

You are doing the right thing

Donna

xxmxaxrxyxx · 03-25-2008, 08:46 AM

another question...is it better to show myself or to get a handler?

I hope MeiLing is show quality...her sire Mickey won 2 best in winners this past weekend in Ft. Worth and a few points shy of getting his Ch. title.

xxmxaxrxyxx · 03-25-2008, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Brooklynn

I'd go to the toy club shows and the all breed shows on the weekend. The toy show will be on that Thursday and Friday and then the all breed shows. The toy club should have plenty of yorkies there to be shown and after they show go and speak with some of the yorkie breeders. That would be a great start!
Donna

I wish i could make it to the toy breed show and the all breed on thursday and friday but due to me having surgery this coming thursday i will have to use all my vacation hrs to make up for my days after for recovery....

bjh · 03-25-2008, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by xxmxaxrxyxx

What do you recommend for hair care? Thanks

When mine was a puppy I use #1 All Systems Super Cleaning and Conditioning Shampoo and then condition with #1 All Systems Super Rich Conditioner. When my male got to be about 6 months old then I started adding All Systems Pure Lanolin with the conditioner, poured that on him and then rinsed. Also for the head and face I used a puppy shampoo. Now, I am not experienced at this so it would be best to get advise from others more experienced. So much depends on your Yorkies coat. I know others have followed advise from different show breeders and really messed up the coat. You have to realize that all coats are different and what works for one might not work for another. The kind of brushes you use are also very important and very expensive. You have plenty of time to research all this. Most puppies just need a bath every one or two weeks and gentle brushing and combing to assure no matting is taking place. Over bathing can damage the coat. Once a dog is in oil then you have to bath every 4 or 5 days. Some breeders never use oil, it all depends on the coat.

xxmxaxrxyxx · 03-25-2008, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bjh

When mine was a puppy I use #1 All Systems Super Cleaning and Conditioning Shampoo and then condition with #1 All Systems Super Rich Conditioner. When my male got to be about 6 months old then I started adding All Systems Pure Lanolin with the conditioner, poured that on him and then rinsed. Also for the head and face I used a puppy shampoo. Now, I am not experienced at this so it would be best to get advise from others more experienced. So much depends on your Yorkies coat. I know others have followed advise from different show breeders and really messed up the coat. You have to realize that all coats are different and what works for one might not work for another. The kind of brushes you use are also very important and very expensive. You have plenty of time to research all this. Most puppies just need a bath every one or two weeks and gentle brushing and combing to assure no matting is taking place. Over bathing can damage the coat. Once a dog is in oil then you have to bath every 4 or 5 days. Some breeders never use oil, it all depends on the coat.

right now i use MinkSheen on Tootsie, meiLing and kioko...since their hair is really silky...Yoshi has a more cottony coat so I am still looking for a good shampoo/conditioner for him.

as for the grooming table i found petsmart is offer it right now with free shipping..

should i get a large or small?

large is $99.99 and measures * 30H x 36L x 24W
small is $89.99 and measures * 32H x 30L x 18W

bjh · 03-25-2008, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by xxmxaxrxyxx

right now i use MinkSheen on Tootsie, meiLing and kioko...since their hair is really silky...Yoshi has a more cottony coat so I am still looking for a good shampoo/conditioner for him.

as for the grooming table i found petsmart is offer it right now with free shipping..

should i get a large or small?

large is $99.99 and measures * 30H x 36L x 24W
small is $89.99 and measures * 32H x 30L x 18W

I have the large one that I use at home. I need to get a smaller one to take to shows. It is just a matter of choice. I like the big one for home because I have plenty of room for all my grooming stuff on it.

Brooklynn · 03-25-2008, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by xxmxaxrxyxx

another question...is it better to show myself or to get a handler?

I hope MeiLing is show quality...her sire Mickey won 2 best in winners this past weekend in Ft. Worth and a few points shy of getting his Ch. title.

Yes I saw that in person

I would still try and have the pup evaluated with a show breeder.

Brooklynn · 03-25-2008, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by xxmxaxrxyxx

I wish i could make it to the toy breed show and the all breed on thursday and friday but due to me having surgery this coming thursday i will have to use all my vacation hrs to make up for my days after for recovery....

Well make the shows for the weekend the yorkies are still showing over the weekend

Good luck and prayers on your surgery.

xxmxaxrxyxx · 03-25-2008, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bjh

I have the large one that I use at home. I need to get a smaller one to take to shows. It is just a matter of choice. I like the big one for home because I have plenty of room for all my grooming stuff on it.

Ok i just purchased the large size Midwest table from Petsmart...i am on my way i think...hehe...

I just enrolled MeiLing into the handling class, purchased a grooming table *finally (only since shipping was free).

Now looking for good hair care products? Thanks for all your help!

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xxmxaxrxyxx BANNED FROM SHOPPING!! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 10,009 Blog Entries: 6	another question...is it better to show myself or to get a handler? I hope MeiLing is show quality...her sire Mickey won 2 best in winners this past weekend in Ft. Worth and a few points shy of getting his Ch. title. __________________ Kaine Kandie Tootsie Yoshiko MeiLing Kioko Tootsie Smokey \|\| Yoshi Mochi \|\| MeiLing Kacy \|\| Kioko is still searching for his Cinderella.