I guess everyone has different interpretations of different terms. While I do show some I would never advertise any of my pups as show quality because I am still leaning myself, even though I think I have a good idea what traits a show quality dog should have.
To me all Yorkies are pets, they are companion dogs and they all deserve to be loved and cherished whether they are just companion dogs or show dogs.
To me, a show potential (possibility for development into a show dog) puppy is one that comes from champion bloodlines and who's parents or grandparents are champions. A show potential puppy might be 12 weeks to 6 months old and has no serious faults.
To me a show prospect (likelihood for success as a show dog) would be the same as a show potential but is more mature, 8 or 9 month old or older and you pretty much know what you are getting.
How is the price calculated? That is up to each individual breeder. Many yorkies are over priced. A lot of it depends on what area you live in and how reputable you are. The price depends also on the quality of the puppy. Even champion dogs produce puppies that are not up to standard so the breeder will price them cheaper than a show potential puppy.
Why give partial breeding rights, full breeding or just able to participate in agility courses? Most reputable breeders will not give breeding rights because they want to protect their bloodline and not have it fall in the hands of novice or unreputable breeders. |