You have been given some excellent advise. Should you wish to at some point purchase a top quality dog you are probably going to have to become involved in showing your dogs. In my opinion you may have to become involved with showing first, breeding later. Showing is the name of the game, breeding goes along with showing. Actually, I know a lot of people who show males only, because breeding is not their thing. Should you obtain a yorkie that has done well in the show ring, you may wish to breed that dog in order to try to reproduce or improve on the qualities that the dog has. Improving with every litter is the goal. Most breeders with top quality dogs only breed to produce show dogs for themselves. That being said, you may have a little trouble obtaining a really good female as most breeders keep the females for their own breeding programs. Good quality females are a precious commodity. In my experience, it is much easier to find a breeder that may co-own a male with you in order for you to get your feet wet in the show ring. Go to a few dog shows, it is a great fun experience, talk to some breeders and maybe you will find yourself hooked.
Audrey |