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Originally Posted by chattiesmom  I agree 100%. Sadly, the main focus of the conformation ring as a "proving ground for your breeding prospect" fallen by the wayside.
Much of the Yorkshire Terrier breed standard is so ambiguous that too much discretion is allowed the judges in placing classes. To become successful in the show ring, one must carefully select and show to the judge(s) whose interpretation of the breed standard and/or the judge's personal preference most closely matches your dog/bitch.
Then the show politics comes in to play. I have actually been ringside and heard judges ask breeders/handlers "what they need" and have the judge place the class accordingly. |
Yes, it is sad that politics does play a big role in the show ring. You have to take the bad judges with the good ones and hope you get lucky in the ring.
You are so correct about the yorkie standard. It gets so confusing because there are so many different looks within the yorkie breed.