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Originally Posted by Mardelin  Movement is there if you have proper structure.
I usually start showing a pup at 6 months for training purposes. You can pretty much tell by then, but there is a possibility that conformation wise they can fall apart.
Funny thing you mention toeing out.....this is being discussed with the possibility of Yorkies being allowed in AKC earth dogs events. |
I am still trying to learn about proper structure. Since there is no perfect dog I think it is just learning what faults you can live with and which ones are totally unacceptable. Myself I can forgive a little sloppy movement but I can't stand a really bad topline. I just have not shown enough to know what the judges look for the most. I know they are all different in their preferences.
What are earth dogs events? What does that have to do with toeing out?
I have some pups now that are 10 weeks old, 4 females. I just keep studying and studying them. Two of them I like really well, the third I am not sure about and the 4th is out, she is much larger than the other three. I will take pictures at 12 weeks and go from there. I would love to have a nice pup to show. I still have my other girl that is almost 11 months but I am still undecided about show her. I don't have the funds to show right now anyway so I am just growing coat on her and my male.