[gemy]

[QUOTE=magicgenie;3596725]A lot of good advice has been offerred here. YTCA is a good starting point, but don't totally dismiss other sources. Around my area there are very few YTCA members, and of those listed many haven't been active in breeding in years. I know several good New England breeders who are still serving out their "apprenticeships," or whatever you call the 2 year wait to earn sponsorship in order to become eligible, or, as in my case, gave up the quest as hopelessly political or non-helpful. I started breeding Yorkies as a 50 year old professional woman who was very willing to learn, but not to grovel, which is what would have been required.[/QUOTE]


I'm just wondering what exact grovelling is required in your point of view?

And just for info; I am not a breeder of Yorkies, just an exhibitor/owner, and have met at a couple of NY specialites and other shows, more than a few breeder/exhibitors, and have been impressed with their welcome and their willingness to share information.

For me I've always expected in any professional and dedicated milieu to earn my dues. To go the distance, to learn to accept that some folks do talk "down" to you, I understand that respect is earned in a number of ways, and to take the time to earn that respect. You may be 50 yrs old, but were a novice ( I presume) in the breeding of Yorkies. And novices need to learn.