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tegamom1 · 01-09-2008, 08:19 AM

You have been given excellent advice. Finding a reputable show breeder takes time and a lot of patience. Most show breeder/exhibitors breed mainly for themselves to get that next champion. Occasionly, they have show quality puppies for sale, but they are very careful in placing these puppies with a novice. Not saying it's impossible to obtain a show puppy, it just takes time and getting to know the breeder and proving to them you are interested in finishing this puppy to it's AKC championship and breeding correctly to maintain the quality of their lbreeding. They are either sold with a co-ownership or a strict show contract. Also, most of these show breeders are more than happy to mentor you. Please don't fall for the "show potential" advertisements you see on web sites. So many of these people offer "champion bloodlines" which means little. These bloodlines can be generations back and if not bred correctly, mean nothing. You also need to fine someone that had proved themselves and their dogs in the ring..not someone who has been to a couple of shows and now consider their dogs, "show dogs".. YTCA is a great place to start. Get recommendations and references and be patient...It takes some time and work, but it's worth the effort if you are really interested in showing and breeding show quality puppies, not "potiental" prospects. Go to show, meet people, talk to people..It's great fun!! Good luck,

01-09-2008, 08:19 AM	#11
tegamom1 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1,548	You have been given excellent advice. Finding a reputable show breeder takes time and a lot of patience. Most show breeder/exhibitors breed mainly for themselves to get that next champion. Occasionly, they have show quality puppies for sale, but they are very careful in placing these puppies with a novice. Not saying it's impossible to obtain a show puppy, it just takes time and getting to know the breeder and proving to them you are interested in finishing this puppy to it's AKC championship and breeding correctly to maintain the quality of their lbreeding. They are either sold with a co-ownership or a strict show contract. Also, most of these show breeders are more than happy to mentor you. Please don't fall for the "show potential" advertisements you see on web sites. So many of these people offer "champion bloodlines" which means little. These bloodlines can be generations back and if not bred correctly, mean nothing. You also need to fine someone that had proved themselves and their dogs in the ring..not someone who has been to a couple of shows and now consider their dogs, "show dogs".. YTCA is a great place to start. Get recommendations and references and be patient...It takes some time and work, but it's worth the effort if you are really interested in showing and breeding show quality puppies, not "potiental" prospects. Go to show, meet people, talk to people..It's great fun!! Good luck, __________________ Mary Ann A'Lea Yorkshire Terriers Last edited by tegamom1; 01-09-2008 at 08:22 AM.