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Wow --- interesting.

Originally Posted by Chanelie

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'm just curious but who do/have you purchased your Yorkies from? or who's been teaching you about the dogs shows?

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.
Every judge seems to have their own idea of what they think a breed should look like while staying within the breed description. I think this is true of any sport.

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.
Everyone has a right to their opinion but I'm curious as to what you thought was so "appalling" about his movement? That's a pretty strong statement for someone to say from watching a video.

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.
Once again you're using a video to evaluate a dog - not very accurate if you ask me. Even watching from the sideline doesn't always give you an accurate picture of these dogs walking. That's why judges have them walk together and then seperately.

lol! Sounds like you're just a "little" partial to New Yorkers - no surprise there.

Topline is second to coat? I have to disagree with that. Topline is more important than coat. While coat color is important it is NO where near as important as structure. The color of their coat and even texture has been somewhat hard to achieve consistantly and what I would call cosmetic while topline (structure) is essential.

I have a boy who just turned 4 yrs old and his hair color finally just stopped changing colors. lol! I think some (especially the lighter ones) do that until they mature which is different for each one/line.

I've seen Jackpot in person (at the Las Vegas Roving National) and I have pictures of him in several different positions (on the judges table, walking, and standing) and there isn't one that shows his topline off. Infact... there are several dogs that "look" like they might be but because I was there and taking the pictures - I know that they weren't.

Sooo, I'm a really curious who you think should have won BOB? And who do you think is "above and beyond"? Oh, and where do they come from?

Anyways, that is just my $0.02.

BTW - Welcome to Yorkietalk!