[TeddyandTiffy]

Originally Posted by topknot

I have found out that you get your better dogs - usually if done right - from your own breeding. Why?? Because you get to pick the best of the litter. You know by watching them - which one is the best. When yo buy a pup - you can only get what they are selling. A good breeder will always keep their best for themself. Also - JMO - It is very wise to have keep only the best of the best females. It is worth its weight in gold - sort of speaking - to have a superb bitch.
Of course you still want your male and female used for breeding to be as close to our standard as possible! Always do the testing - to make sure they are also healthy examples. The eyes can only see so far.

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Here is a photo of how I hold for a stance. I hold with one hand the tail up and fingers underneath between the legs. The other hand is on the lead, making sure the legs are squared - to show good placement.
T.

Tina, Thank you very much for your help. Well I know that Sofie and Weezie are not the best of the best but I have to say I am very proud of each of them. You give such very good advise and I will hold on to it dearly. I appreciate all your help...As far as the hand placement for show well that I'll have to really work on. I am going to work on it with my Yorkies as they need handled like this and maybe it will teach me some. Hugs Lee