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Originally Posted by mauirobin  I have found a breeder for my next puppy. I want to dabble in the ring & will be looking for a mentor in my area. Of course I want to spend some time learning pre-puppy, so if any of you are nearby, just let me know.
I have also seen on AKC site that I can apply for one here in my area. Also, a question if you please....with female dogs, do you have to miss potential shows because of heat cycles? It would seem to me that you would. Just wondered how you get around these things if it's possible, or if that's the reason there seem to be more males in the ring?
There are several confirmation shows coming up in the next few months in Cincy & Columbus that I plan on attending to observe. Any help or advice greatly appreciated. |
If your breeder is selling you a show puppy, she must be very knowledgable about yorkies and showing......Unwritten rule, the person selling you a show puppy also takes on the mentorship.....Double wammie on the responsibility; the responsibility of selling a show worthy pup (it's the breeder's reputation in the ring; and the responsibility of mentorship (it's also the breeder's reputation in the ring).
And in answer to your question. It's very dependent on how your female behaves during her heat cycle.....If the harmones are real wacko, and she becomes coy and refuses show....well you can't force her. If her heat cycle doesn't change her personality, then show her. But, becareful that she doesn't drive the boys nuts.
Actually you usually see more females in the ring. What you do see is more male Specials, because the breeding time line for a female is less.