I started out with a show male on a co-ownership, took over a year to finish him but hung in there
I even have my first homebred champion (just one). I then got a show female had a handler show her and finished her then I traveled with the handler for almost a full year to learn all I could, she showed maltese and showed my bitch in breed and I took her in the group (got great experience learning from a handler). Then I have my male now and finished him rather quickly and he's with a handler and it's not cheap especially with the failing economy and you know I still plan on hanging in the fancy because I love this breed so much and will always do right by the breed. I also have not one but "3" mentors and I listen to every word they tell me and if I have questions they are the first ones I seek for help and answers! I will always stand behind this breed and continue as long as I have good health and keep learning. When I stop learning then it's time to get out and find something else to do.
Donna Bird
Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers