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KIm...I think the YTCA.. and the regional club I have been involved with are excellent clubs.
Many fine breeders, but I do not respect all in any club, do you?
I have reframed from applying to the YTCA..and I have been asked and have two sponsors..but I have perfer not to at this point..although I could ask to join and not get in..who knows haven't applied to date...and I won't until I start showing again.
You see, I was told I can not be on the Showbreeders list forum and post to Pet forums" and you will rarely see a YTCA member on these much needed forums..heck, I haven't seen any of my fellow club members on any...is that a bylaw, NO..but there are unspoken rules of conduct. Do I lump all YTCA members as snobbish because of this..of course not!!!
I think things are loosening up alot. There are so many new people showing Yorkies now and younger people are not as willing to go along with old traditions.
Terri did not resign due to any cruelty charge, neglect or AKC violation. It was a dispute with another club member..I choose to believe Terri's side. If they can ask a fine person like Terri and a fine judge to resign, it puzzles me also.
Dog showing is very competative. There is tons of jealous and backstabbing. People are so afraid of what others think...I do not care what people think about me just as long as what I do is legal and ethical..and I feel good about myself.
Don't let a few or a few dozen turn you off to YTCA or any show breeders...you are smart enough to discern who is geniune and worth knowing ..and there are MANY!!! |