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Originally Posted by gracielove  This is amazing. Have you learned how to groom a show coat? I know that is a major hurdle when dealing with the long haired show dog. All that wrapping. 
I grew up helping my relatives that were into showing dogs but they did not breed Yorkies or any small dogs. I learned enough about the business to know I was not cut out for it. Later I decided to show Himalayan cats and that was an experience in itself. A lot of work but a lot of love as well. But showing both cats and dogs can be a high competition "hobby." There are people that want to win at all costs. There are also some very fine people who do their best for the breed. It takes a while to distinguish who is who.
It sounds like you have a great mentor so I hope you stick close to her and learn all you can. Best of wishes to your and your show girl! |
No. I have not learned how to groom a show coat. I am "learning" but from what I can see, it is very very complicated and may be over my head. What I have learned so far is to never never never let the groomer cut my girls' hair. I told her that and swear she still snuck in a few snips. So next time, I might stay and watch her like a hawk. I have also learned to groom a little myself each and every day. At this point just wanting her to learn that grooming is pleasant and will be happening forever so she might as well relax and enjoy the attention. Don't even get me started on wrapping. That looks way too overwhelming but I am going to study my heart out and cross that bridge when I absolutely have to. I personally, hate the entire look of those hideous wraps. Showing may or may not be for me. Set myself a 5 year goal of giving it 100% effort and then will make the decision of whether to keep on. I have been talking to tons of people and can really see that some love it and some hate it. No idea which of those two camps I will fall into.