Mom and I had a powow this morning. We're changing the game plan a little bit. Penny isn't an easy traveler but because she's small, we've been carefuly picking judges that wont hold it against her (Ed Bivin for example) which DOEs require traveling as a result. Small is not a fault, but some judges just don't like little girls for breeding purposes (and with all our discussion about "teacup" yorkies on this forum, can you blame them?). Anyhow, I will continue handling Penny through January or until she "minors" out (gets 10 points). Her last six points MUST be two, three point majors. We will hand her off to a handler, ring side for those majors. Handlers can accomplish things with their reputations that may not be possible for owner/handlers. We'll see. She's got another show this coming Saturday (seh was also entered in a show on Sunday, but I've decided to do an agility trial that day instead). This judge is Ms. Keenan, who gave her a point and Best of Opposit last fall. It's two points .. . but best of all, it's in New Patlz, which will not require an overnight stay from our "home base" on Lone Island. One way or another, Penny will be finished showing in 2006. In the meantime . . I'm looking for my next Yorkie agility prospect!
