I am finding this post so interesting and timely for me. I just came back from my breeder/mentor after seeing 2 potential show bitches. I am leaning toward one, but we are waiting for her to grow out a little more. I have a pet yorkie from this breeder I got over 1 year ago. I fell in love with her dogs and have been going to the shows in the Northeast since Westminster and the NY shows last February - most definitely the best education, besides your mentor, is seeing a big specialty and the shows. You get to see, watch and learn from people "at the top of their game." I am really looking forward to this year and learning even more about genetics and pedigrees. Hopefully, I will meet some of you at shows or in NY. |