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Originally Posted by BodieBears  Hello,
My name is Colleen Byrd and I live in the Huntsville area. I'm originally from the Bellville/Brenham area. I have two rescue yorkies, Bodie and Vada. They are my loves. I have been researching showing yorkies for some time now, and I believe that I would love to try this as a hobby. I can provide more information on my home, lifestyle, and pets upon request.
I am looking for a female puppy of SHOW POTENTIAL. I am willing to place a deposit and wait until she is of an appropriate age to be released as a show puppy. I want to be able to visit your home and see her parents. I want full registration rights through the AKC and vaccination records. This breeder must be in Texas, and be willing to answer questions throughout and after the buying process.
Thank you for any thread responses or personal messages.  Bodie Vada  Artemis Kittypooh |
Well I think it is good that you put your wishes strongly out here, on this public forum. How-ever very good reputable breeders will need/require a whole lot more commitment and knowing of you before they place their precious lines with you. This posting is somewhat misplaced.
Join your local breed club, preferably a Yorkie Club, if not that a Toy club if not that a local all breed club. Get to know the exhibitors, allow them to know you. go to shows, meet the breeders.
Before having a show male Yorkie placed with me, I knew my breeder/trainer for over three years. I showed and trained another breed. She knew me from the inside out, as I knew her. Trust can only be developed over time, and it is Earned. I fell in love with the Yorkie breed, through training with my BRT;s as they were there too, as they were in many show weekends we attended.
You must be prepared to show and champion your dog, at your cost (mainly). To prepare, and train your dog for the show ring. To provide the very best of care for this wonderful pup. This includes, nutrition, grooming, socialization and show training.
Be prepared to spend upwards of 20 hrs per week, on grooming, socialization, and training. Particularly in the beginning, when wrapping and such is awkward. You will need to find and purchase the "right" products for your show dog. You will need to purchase grooming tables, crates, different leads, wrapping papers, grooming shears;clippers,e tc. Your show dog will need to be bathed at least once a wk or more.
So I ask you are you ready for this commitment of time and money? There is quite simply no cheap way of doing this; nor should there be.