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mingtoy · 04-25-2008, 04:01 AM

Tomorrow will be my first time in the show ring with Mingtoy . Last week , she took 2 points toward her championship with my grandmother handling her . Actually , I am feeling nervous now because it will be my first time showing her but probably I'll be very calm in the show ring .

bjh · 04-25-2008, 04:32 AM

Most all of us get nervous before a show, even the most experienced. I am sure you will do great. I want to wish you the best of luck. Be sure to let us know how you do.

fannie · 04-25-2008, 06:04 AM

How exciting! Good luck!

Gazou · 04-25-2008, 06:35 AM

Best of luck .

Tx2Stepn · 04-25-2008, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mingtoy

Tomorrow will be my first time in the show ring with Mingtoy . Last week , she took 2 points toward her championship with my grandmother handling her . Actually , I am feeling nervous now because it will be my first time showing her but probably I'll be very calm in the show ring .

The first time I went in the ring I thought I'd see if I'm going to like this show dog stuff. It had been something that I had always wanted to do, so I took a very small Yorkie and put a very lacking topknot on her head (because I had no idea how to do one) and I had a small red pet bow w/ paw prints on it because I wanted to make sure I even wanted to show dogs before I invested in a $10.00 bow. I was scared and excited at the same time and as soon as I left the ring I knew I was hooked! I took BOB because the other dog entered got EX for not walking around the ring, so no point, but now I know if you get a ribbon at all and they don't w/hold it your doing good!

Point of the story is, I think that you will be nervous, excited, and totally hooked once you get out of the ring. Good luck!

ARCHIE · 04-25-2008, 09:08 AM

Good luck to you and your Yorkie.
Please let us know how you do.
Finger's crossed for you.

Sugar's Mom · 04-25-2008, 10:24 AM

I remember my first time and it hasn't been that long ago. I was scared to death. Just remember that the dog can feel your nerves. It will be alright and you will love it especially if you get a ribbon or two. Good luck!

LIL MIS' MAGIC · 04-25-2008, 10:28 AM

Good luck.....just have fun and make it fun for your pup....to me that is the most important thing when getting started!

feminvstr · 04-25-2008, 11:00 AM

remember if youre nervous your puppy feels that all the way to the lead, make it fun and have fun...
please keep us posted

Ladyhawk · 04-25-2008, 11:06 AM

Try gum, it' helps with the dry mouth from nerves. Just be careful not to get it mixed up with the liver, YUCK!!! Have a ball, it really is all about having fun with your dog.

topknot · 04-25-2008, 11:59 AM

Best of luck this weekend! I still get nervous, but better than I was. So you have plenty of company!

T.

xxmxaxrxyxx · 04-25-2008, 12:07 PM

good luck...i hope to be there 1 day...hehe..

tegamom1 · 04-25-2008, 01:36 PM

Try to get there a little early so you can watch the judge and see what he/she expects from the exhibitors. Each judge is different. Like everyone has said, have fun and make it fun for your dog! If you win, that's great, if not, it's not the end of the world...remember, it's just one judges opinion. Dog show people are a little crazy...that's why it's so much fun..lol!

mingtoy · 04-25-2008, 04:54 PM

Thank you for good words .

EnchantedToi · 04-26-2008, 10:23 AM

Best Wishes to you, hope you have a wonderful time at the show!

Jan

04-25-2008, 04:01 AM	#1
mingtoy YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 331	First time showing Tomorrow will be my first time in the show ring with Mingtoy . Last week , she took 2 points toward her championship with my grandmother handling her . Actually , I am feeling nervous now because it will be my first time showing her but probably I'll be very calm in the show ring .

04-25-2008, 06:04 AM	#3
fannie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,393	How exciting! Good luck! __________________ Steph, Mama to 6 skin babies and beautiful yorkies!www.sweetyorkies.com

04-25-2008, 09:08 AM	#6
ARCHIE Owned by "Buddy" Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 9,882	Good luck to you and your Yorkie. Please let us know how you do. Finger's crossed for you. __________________ Carol Buddy ~MEMBER OF THE S.R.C. AND TEAPOT CLUB~

04-25-2008, 10:24 AM	#7
Sugar's Mom Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 7,177	I remember my first time and it hasn't been that long ago. I was scared to death. Just remember that the dog can feel your nerves. It will be alright and you will love it especially if you get a ribbon or two. Good luck! __________________ www.deeslilyorkshireterriers.com

04-25-2008, 10:28 AM	#8
LIL MIS' MAGIC Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 4,015 Blog Entries: 3	Good luck.....just have fun and make it fun for your pup....to me that is the most important thing when getting started! __________________ Kristin, Mom to: Lil Mis Magic, Sailor Bear, and Captain Tony; Agent to: Heaven and Striker Looking For Someone to Show Your Little One...Email Me!!

04-25-2008, 04:32 AM	#2
bjh Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Warren, Texas Posts: 2,277	Most all of us get nervous before a show, even the most experienced. I am sure you will do great. I want to wish you the best of luck. Be sure to let us know how you do.

04-25-2008, 06:35 AM	#4
Gazou YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,015	Best of luck .

04-25-2008, 11:00 AM	#9
feminvstr Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 4,395	remember if youre nervous your puppy feels that all the way to the lead, make it fun and have fun... please keep us posted __________________ Kimberly yorkiepassion.com

04-25-2008, 11:06 AM	#10
Ladyhawk YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,041	Try gum, it' helps with the dry mouth from nerves. Just be careful not to get it mixed up with the liver, YUCK!!! Have a ball, it really is all about having fun with your dog. __________________ Tami @ Lady Hawk Yorkies

04-25-2008, 11:59 AM	#11
topknot YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GA Posts: 1,838	Best of luck this weekend! I still get nervous, but better than I was. So you have plenty of company! T. __________________ T. VanGogh

04-25-2008, 12:07 PM	#12
xxmxaxrxyxx BANNED FROM SHOPPING!! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 7,308 Blog Entries: 1	good luck...i hope to be there 1 day...hehe.. __________________ Kaine Kandie Tootsie Yoshiko MeiLing Kioko Tootsie Smokey \|\| Yoshi Mochi \|\| MeiLing Kacy \|\| Kioko is still searching for his Cinderella.

04-25-2008, 01:36 PM	#13
tegamom1 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 717	Try to get there a little early so you can watch the judge and see what he/she expects from the exhibitors. Each judge is different. Like everyone has said, have fun and make it fun for your dog! If you win, that's great, if not, it's not the end of the world...remember, it's just one judges opinion. Dog show people are a little crazy...that's why it's so much fun..lol! __________________ Mary Ann A'Lea Yorkshire Terriers

04-25-2008, 04:54 PM	#14
mingtoy YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 331	Thank you for good words .

04-26-2008, 10:23 AM	#15
EnchantedToi Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 117	Best Wishes to you, hope you have a wonderful time at the show! Jan __________________ Jan "Be cautious of the breeder who has nothing good to say about anyone!"