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Originally Posted by Lady of Yorkies Mr. Big is going to be a silk coat when he finishes changing. It's just two different lenghts so he looks scruffy. His coat isn't long enough to drag yet but we are going to take him in and have it trimmed a little. I just got his pedigree and there are no champions in the last 3 generations. I have been told that if there aren't any champions in the pedigree that it is hard to win. I know there have to be exceptions to the rule but he's not going to reach 4#, I don't think. So I have also been told, from more than one source, that the Judges don't like such small dogs, even tho they are within the Yorkie standard. I don't expect to win anything much but I am thinking of letting his breeder train us to show in the ring. If Kathy can let hers be pets as well as show dogs, I like that idea. I am seriously considering showing him. I have a list of questions to ask his breeder about 10-12 questions long so far. |
If your breeder is wiling to mentor you- go for it with gusto. Get in there and learn everything that you can. Check and see if your local kennel club has puppy classes that you can go to. They are fun and will give you and your baby experience. You don't want him jumping into the judges arms like my Blockhead.
Do not be discouraged because of a lack of Champions in a pedigree- take things one step at a time. If you have a good quality dog-who likes to show take the baby steps and try. When you enter the ring who but you knows how many Ch.'s are in a dogs pedigree. There a wonderful breeders who have great dogs- they breed them to the standard but yet none of their dogs are a champion. because they never showed them. Nothing wrong with that. Size does matter. Some judges do not like a dog under four pounds- do they finish yes. It may take longer- it may take a handler- you will have to find judges who like that style of dog. You will have to do your homework.
My Buster may not be specials material if and when he is finished- I don't care
I really doubt that I would special him when finished - I would rather spend my money on another puppy with the handler. I am quite happy with him having a good time and being a dog. I did that wrapping biz back in the 70's and early 80's and I am quite happy not doing it at this stage of my life.