I never go up to anyone to give out my opinion, when not asked first. I also wait and will ask again to make sure, and let them know that this is just my opinion. I have really not had that many newbies actually ask.
I do want to mention that we all had to start somewhere. You should see the first yorkie I had and started with. At least I got out there and tried, and learned. Here is a photo (first photo) of my very first show, or I should say Fun Match - it was the first time in the ring (Oh, to be young again!). This was my very first yorkie and I thought she was absolutely gorgeous! Boy, did I have a lot to learn! She was never going to grow a coat, as I learned shorty after this show. Even though she was not show material, I learned a lot from trying with her. She became my couch potato to love and spoil and I got other yorkies to show. But what I wanted to say is that we all started somewhere and we learned as we went along.
In this second photo - we are winning a few years later - and not only won our class, but won Best in Match! And the competition was very tough! Did we have our ups and down and learning curves to go through? - You bet! But I never gave up. I listened carefully and followed what my mentors told me. You have to make a goal and stick with it. Most of the first 5 years all I did was listen and then go back and revamp and I am still listening and learning to this very day. It does take a lot of work, money, and perseverence. But you can get there!
