[mylittlegirls]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

I only ask because in Conformation showing there is no Grand Champion Title....You Special a dog for the top dog position.

I am an exhibitor so I know about training and raising show dogs for the conformation ring. What makes a Champion is breeding for health, temperament and structure and how the dog meets the standard..

I'm not questioning your qualification, not at all. I'm just saying, Top Breeders know their Breed and will not allow anyone to show one of their dogs at any notable Show unless all points are present within the structure of the breed. I'm not a breeder. I've only knew them personally not professionally.
By the way, Tuffy was examined at Detroit Airport buy a Show Dog Judge while we were waiting to board a plane home. She saw Tuffy and said, " I never seen the color, structure or temperament of such a Yorkie. I told her all about Tuffy's history and she applaud Mary for being such a responsible Breeder. I'm only going by history. I'm not trying to disagree with you, you are probably very good at what you do, I've never met you or know of your reputation or who you are.

I know this one as far as being an Exhibitor... My sister, Anne showed Collie's years ago 1971 before she passed in 1992. I also know about Show horses, my sister-in-law raises, trains and Shows Peruvian Horses.

Try checking back to 1992 and see what you find out. I'm only going by my own information. Things might have been different then. Maybe best in Show for the Breed. Not Best in Show for the whole Event.

I'm sorry if I upset you, I was only saying, the health of some of these puppies are in fact in question and I wasn't singling out Show.

All I can say is: "Mary" because of her love for show and purity of breed never sold her puppies.