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01-09-2007, 08:14 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2005
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| conformation classes/handlers Does anyone know of any conformation classes or handlers in the Fort Worth Area? Also what is preferred by everyone, showing yourself or hiring a handler? Does anyone have any experiences they would like to share about their first time showing? What are the pro's and con's of hiring a handler or showing yourself thanks Judy |
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01-09-2007, 11:23 AM | #2 | |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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I show my own dogs. However, if this is your first dog and it is a good finishable dog, I would highly recommend a handler. The reason I say this is that novices, not knowing what they are doing can ruin a dog. All I can tell you is it takes about 6 months to a year before you really feel comfortable about what you're doing. Learning to anticipate your dogs moves, how to groom a show dog and present it to it's best advantage is a constant learning process and takes time....dog handling is an art, not a science.
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01-09-2007, 11:26 AM | #3 | |
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The up side of using a handler is that you share expenses with other clients.
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01-09-2007, 12:03 PM | #4 |
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| Mardelin, Do you know where i could check for places in Plano? This is a picture of Wyatt, I know you can't tell much by the pic but i will hopfully get some good ones this weekend. I am hoping that he will be competitive. He's got a good pedigree or at least i think he does his parents are from Lake Buna Vista. I would really like to get into showing but i need help because i don't really know where to start. wyatt.JPG |
01-09-2007, 12:11 PM | #5 | |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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Attend as many dog shows, talk to breeders, do reasearch on Pedigrees and exhibitor/kennels.....when you go to dog shows, show that you are really interested and can be trusted and be willing to lend a hand. Believe me exhibitors are always willing to help a newbie that has the best interest of the breed in their hearts.
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01-09-2007, 12:14 PM | #6 | |
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