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Originally Posted by bjh  Laurie, thanks for your input, I will definitely be ordering the book and DVD.
Deanna and Tina, I greatly appreciate you input. It will be very helpful.
I have shown other breeds but the Yorkie is very challenging especially when it comes to showing. I think I have been making a mistake by letting my 12 week old pups join the 'gang' too soon. I have a male that is very 'strict' with puppies, he will not hurt them but he will dominant them and I think it can effect their personality. I also have a couple of females that are that way. I think I have a pretty good eye for judging conformation but I am still struggling in judging coats in young puppies. I know ideally all Yorkie coats should be silky but I do have some cottony and soft coated dogs back in my bloodline so I am getting some of each.
One last question about attitude. I have read that it is best to observe your pups while playing to see which ones are most outgoing. I always notice that some have really good tail carriage, keeping tail up while standing and sometimes there are some that leave their tails down while standing but have great tail carriage while gaiting. Would this effect your choices? Would 12 weeks be too early to tell if your pup will have attitude? Thank you all so much. |
If you ask a judge what is the first trait they look for when judging a dog and 99.9% will say breed type. Does this specimen look a Yorkshire Terrier? Can this dog do the job he was bred to do? Looking at a picture of a Yorkshire Terrier you will see a regal elegant dog but the truth is these little dogs are true terriers bred to do the work of a ratter. They MUST be inquisitive and confident
A dog that is outgoing, playful and confident will hold up his tail and ears(unless there is a phyical reason why he can not).