Show Quality Female Wanted In Dallas

[ladytex]

Any advice appreciated in finding the best quality show prospect for the money. I am new to this and want to not waste my time and effort on a dog that cannot gets points. Any leads appreciated. (or advice)

[yougetthesmiles]

welcome to Yt!
sorry I dont show my girl, I just love her and am not interested in points

[txshopper73]

Getting into showing is a wonderful thing. I hope to one day (after SKIN KIDS have moved out of my house) do the same. I think it's exciting to see shows...especially when someone we know is showing.

Best of luck in your search for a show prospect. If you have any questions about a show breeder, post your questions here and I'm sure someone will be able to help ya!

[chechinmipo]

Try to contact these breeders. http://www.prestigeousyorkieswv.com or www.yorkieshowdogs.com

[topknot]

I would suggest going to the dog shows in your area and watch the yorkie ring - be sure to get a catalog when you get there. The catalog will have all the dogs competing and what time and ring # the yorkies will be in for that weekend. Then while watching - make notes in your catalog of which dogs you liked and why. This will give you and idea of the ones you liked the best and who the breeder is. Also mark down who won. You can also check the results by checking back the group that sponcered the show. They always post the results - this way you can check other shows and their winners. But! It is best to see the dogs in person!
I would also learn all you can about the standard - research, research, research. Do your homework! Then find a mentor in your area, join your local dog club and watch and listen.
You will find your baby, but do not rush into it. Female show prospects are hard to come by - so it might take awhile. And most reputable show breeders are just not going to hand out their show babies to anyone. It is a huge investment for them and they need to trust the one they sell to - to make sure they know how to show and will do well with their dog.
Best of luck!
T.

[luvmybabies]

I have two pups from this lady. Check her out at www.chrismarkkennels.com

[Lorraine]

Originally Posted by topknot

I would suggest going to the dog shows in your area and watch the yorkie ring - be sure to get a catalog when you get there. The catalog will have all the dogs competing and what time and ring # the yorkies will be in for that weekend. Then while watching - make notes in your catalog of which dogs you liked and why. This will give you and idea of the ones you liked the best and who the breeder is. Also mark down who won. You can also check the results by checking back the group that sponcered the show. They always post the results - this way you can check other shows and their winners. But! It is best to see the dogs in person!
I would also learn all you can about the standard - research, research, research. Do your homework! Then find a mentor in your area, join your local dog club and watch and listen.
You will find your baby, but do not rush into it. Female show prospects are hard to come by - so it might take awhile. And most reputable show breeders are just not going to hand out their show babies to anyone. It is a huge investment for them and they need to trust the one they sell to - to make sure they know how to show and will do well with their dog.
Best of luck!
T.

I agree with you and also be prepared to not own the Yorkie out right. A reputable show breeder will only usually sell under co ownership especially to a novice. If you are new, find a show breeder that is also willing to help you learn grooming, showing etc.
You also can't expect to buy a 12 week old pup and know it is a show dog. Age wise, should be no less than 9 months. Bites can change, colour can change, older than 9 months is even better. The breeder should be able to tell you its good points and also its faults of which there will be some as the perfect show dog is yet to be bred.
For a first time buyer of a show dog, be prepared to perhaps be offered a male rather than a female. It will give the show breeder an idea of how serious you are. Females are hard to come by in the first place so if a reputable show breeder happens to have one they decide not to keep often they have many enquiries from established show breeders looking for a new female.

[topknot]

I do not think that Chris Mark Kennels shows or has any champions. If you want a show prospect - you probably should go to someone that shows and knows about showing. And you will pay more than 800. for a show prospect pup try- several thousands of dollars - usually around 3 thousand. This is because you are getting a high quality dog from excellent parents with excellent pedigrees and an older yorkie around 9 months is right, so you know what you are gettting. And yes, you will probably need to co-own, since the breeders just want to make sure you will show and know how to show. It is not so simple to say I want to show. You should go to handling classes to learn how to - or go to many shows and watch carefully. I still go to handling classes, because I always learn something new and it helps your dogs get use to being around other dogs in a ring/show atmosphere. I would look for a show person in your local area so that they can mentor you, if you are a novice. You will have a better chance this way and it is easier in the long run to avoid costly mistakes. You especially need someone that can help you grow a show coat, if you have never grown out a show coat before, it is not that easy.
Best of luck!
T.