After you've studied, looked at tons of pictures, watched lots of shows. picked as many brains as you can, when you close your eyes what do you picture as your perfect yorkie? I have a specific picture in my head, I know what type I like and what I don't like. I know the best features and the worst features in my breeding stock. Yesterday one of my customers brought in her pup that she bought from me to show me. She was an adorable, happy dog, sell socialized, of good temperment and easily trained. The owner is absolutely delighted with her and I'm thrilled that she is. It made me feel so good that I was able to bring joy to her life through this little dog that I had produced. Even so I looked at her and thought, I'd like to see that topline just a bit tighter and and her coat just a little heavier silk. That's because I was comparing her to the perfect yorkie in my mind. One side of me wants desperately to produce this showdog that calls to me but the other side of me is tickled pink with producing lovable, healthy pets that my clients adore. I don't know if I'll ever play with the big boys in the ring but I plan to enjoy the journey anyway.
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Tami |