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Originally Posted by tegamom1  Only news I've heard today was that Lorraine Hays took BOB with Jackpot! That's all the news I needed to hear to make my day! Love them both!! |
I've always purchased my dogs from reputable breeders. While I've never got into the actual show ring with Yorkies, I know what good dog looks like and I stay current with the who's-who of the dogs that are showing.
I have to admit, I'm pretty disapointed with the results from the National and toy/all breed shows going on right now. I couldn't understand the judging and there didn't seem to be any consistency in the winners.
I've seen Jackpot in person and I just cant understand the hype. He's a nice dog but there is nothing "above and beyond about him." IMHO I think he has the minimum qualities any Yorkie should have if the are going to be campaigned. Also, his coat seems to be silver in the middle and black on the sides. I don't see the blue. When I watched the video of Westminster I was a bit appalled at his movement too.
I watched the video of the national yesterday and there were some good dogs in it but the overall quality wasnt at the par of say, the New York show. I was quite shocked to see how many dogs there had off toplines. In my experience, I've always been told that second to coat, the most basic thing a dog should have is a level topline.
Anyways, that is just my $0.02.