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veggienut · 06-07-2009, 08:37 PM

I know someone whom shows dogs like yourself, as well as being the one to handle them. She likes to spend time with them instead of letting a handler handle them. Her dogs are beautiful, like yours

One of the dogs she imported from Germany which has a thicker, fluffy coat like some of yours also.

I know enough about showing dogs that I care not to do it. I couldn't put my dog thru all that they do. Some of them have to have surgery from what I have learned to get that perfect dog without any issues. I believe that is what one show lady told me. Am I correct~? A lot of work and money goes into owning a Yorkie or whatever kind of dog you have, and/or if you show the cost of travel. I went back in March to the dog show that they had in Louisville, KY. Those folks that show have special vans that were specially built to house their dogs that show. I was amazed to learn that~! But they are beautiful vans~!

You mentioned how children shouldn't be with a Yorkie. Well tonight I went to an outdoor concert and met a family, whose grandchild had a Yorkshire puppy. It was adorable, but the child kept carrying it and hugging it. The puppy wanted to be let down. She tried hugging on mine, and I told her not to since I wanted to listen to the music. My point here is that Yorkies aren't kids, and need their space to walk, run, etc. Question: is that why children shouldn't be around Yorkies~? I couldn't read all of the postings past yours since this is a hot topic with numerous of pages.

Another question: You mention that Yorkies don't need a lot of excerise. Does this apply to all Yorkies~? Mine needs a lot of excerise. He loves to walk and we have walked as long as 3.5 hours. There are times he doesn't want to walk, but to play ball. Do some Yorkies require more excerise than others~? Just curious. I might of read some of this on your website. Great website too~!

06-07-2009, 08:37 PM	#211
veggienut YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 805	I know someone whom shows dogs like yourself, as well as being the one to handle them. She likes to spend time with them instead of letting a handler handle them. Her dogs are beautiful, like yours One of the dogs she imported from Germany which has a thicker, fluffy coat like some of yours also. I know enough about showing dogs that I care not to do it. I couldn't put my dog thru all that they do. Some of them have to have surgery from what I have learned to get that perfect dog without any issues. I believe that is what one show lady told me. Am I correct~? A lot of work and money goes into owning a Yorkie or whatever kind of dog you have, and/or if you show the cost of travel. I went back in March to the dog show that they had in Louisville, KY. Those folks that show have special vans that were specially built to house their dogs that show. I was amazed to learn that~! But they are beautiful vans~! You mentioned how children shouldn't be with a Yorkie. Well tonight I went to an outdoor concert and met a family, whose grandchild had a Yorkshire puppy. It was adorable, but the child kept carrying it and hugging it. The puppy wanted to be let down. She tried hugging on mine, and I told her not to since I wanted to listen to the music. My point here is that Yorkies aren't kids, and need their space to walk, run, etc. Question: is that why children shouldn't be around Yorkies~? I couldn't read all of the postings past yours since this is a hot topic with numerous of pages. Another question: You mention that Yorkies don't need a lot of excerise. Does this apply to all Yorkies~? Mine needs a lot of excerise. He loves to walk and we have walked as long as 3.5 hours. There are times he doesn't want to walk, but to play ball. Do some Yorkies require more excerise than others~? Just curious. I might of read some of this on your website. Great website too~!