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Originally Posted by YorkyKids <There are some pet quality yorkies sold every day that could become show dogs and there are show quality puppies sold as pet.>snip
This statement makes me {{snicker}} every time I see it or something simular. Our most popular and outstanding Yorkshire Terrier was sold as a PET. Yep his name was Multi BIS Ch Cede Higgins. He was purchased as a Christmas present by Charles Switzer for his wife Barbara. The Switzer's later bred under the kennel name "Barbie". As Cede matured it became apparent he was much more than a pet. The Switzer's daughter Marlene developed a VERY special bond with Cede and she became his handler. Cede and Marlene were destined to reach all time heights for the Yorkshire Terrier. A record breaking pair! Cede's record BIS win record was only recently surpassed by CH Sterling's Wildcard O'Marne aka "Oliver". But no other Yorkie has matched Cede's Best In Show win at Westminster in 1978!
<She doesnt want the carpet damaging the bottom of this dog's coat. >snip
I have NO CARPET. Ripped it out years ago for the comfort of the Yorkies. I too believe they are pets first..showdogs second!
<Who should breed? A person who loves animals in general, Soft hearted yet strong willed, Dedicated, Someone who could care less about a social life because you will lose that with your first litter, Someone who can understand that there are no experts only experience. Someone who is prepared to never stop learning. Somone who is a care-giver by nature.>snip
So true! My hubby and I have not been on any vacations or family functions TOGETHER in years. We vacation separately. And no matter the family function...holiday, funeral, wedding etc. Only one of us go. Someone is always home with the dogs. We truely lead a "dog's life" ROFL |
While it may be true that Cede Higgens was purchased as a pet, I would encourage you to take a look at his pedigree. He was expertly bred. I wouldn't presume to know the circumstances of how he was placed, but breeding a quality show dog is one thing; being able to pick the show quality puppy is as much art as science. Very rarely if ever do you see a show quality puppy, let alone a top winner, come out of a litter that is casually bred.
For what it's worth.
Jen