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Originally Posted by topknot  I have found that UKC is not available in all states, so not many opportunities to show, especially in my state. For me there is only 1 UKC show in my state - actually close enough to go to, which is still awhile away. I think that UKC may be a good place to practice, but is not as well recognized or prestigous as AKC. UKC has made strides, from what I hear, in the last few years. If there were a UKC show near me, I would probably go to get my dogs experience and have fun. AKC Matches are also a great place to gain experience. Check with your clubs to find out when they will have one.
For me, I show AKC. JMO - It is also a lot harder to gain an AKC championship than UKC. I know someone that was able to get a UKC champion on her dog in one weekend. That cannot happen with AKC, unless a Speciality is attached within that weekend and still very rare! You have to have a lot of dogs entered to get majors - for AKC. To get majors - you need a lot of dogs entered to compete against and right now many of the majors have been breaking. So it is so much harder to get those AKC championships. But boy, when you get them - they are so celebrated. You can have fun at AKC shows too and we do! |
I've never showed UKC, but it is my understanding if you're just starting out, the atmosphere is a bit more relaxed and easier to obtain a UKC Championship. Great training ground.
As Topknot says, AKC Championship is much more difficult to obtain.....competition is fierce. So, if you're new and don't have access to a mentor to give you all the help in training, grooming and presentation of a yorkie, be kind to yourself and do the UKC route. Now if you have a great speciman of the breed, you might want to send your dog out with handler.....