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k2p1e · 08-30-2006, 07:05 PM

This is quite frustrating! lol, I posted before that I am in no hurry to find a show yorkie, I am determined to find one that is what I am looking for and I refuse to "settle" for another.
So..I have talked to some great breeders in Canada, got some great tips. But I know how helpful it would be to find a breed "near" me. HA!! One is about 500 miles away but they have a great reputation in the show ring, so I thought I would if given the opportunity travel to go see them. After briefly speaking with me they said they cannot help a newbie they are too busy. I can accept that...
The next breeder in my province shows (they do not have the type of yorkies I prefer but I thought i could learn from them), I tried to speak with them after they were finished showing, nope! Flat out rude. I emailed, no response. So, I phoned them. (I made this contact about a month apart each attempt) They were blunt and said they would not help cause they did not want the competition. I could learn on my own as they did. Yikes!
So, my question is it possible to learn the art of showing a yorkie online. I have only showed my mother's dog once (std. poodle pup) and became instantly addicted to the show ring!

My other issue is I have small children. Majority of show breeders will not allow their puppies in a home with small kids (I can understand). Is it a waste of my time trying to convince them otherwise (I really do not want to plead and coax a breeder, I prefer they be pleased with our home, I would feel awkward trying to convince them).
I have two pet yorkies, Reggie and Kenzie and they have never been injured from my children, we have strict rules in our house regarding their safety, and actually some one here had a good laugh the last time I posted because I explained how my kids have baby gates keeping them in the playroom (former living room but we just renovated) and the yorkies have the run of the house.

One breeder emailed me back and told me I need to wait 18 years till my youngest graduates before she would consider me (ouch...).

I am hitting some brick walls I think, or is this just a stepping stone. Has anyone gone through similar experiences to this?

08-30-2006, 07:05 PM	#1
k2p1e Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NB Posts: 212	Grrr...not so helpful breeder... This is quite frustrating! lol, I posted before that I am in no hurry to find a show yorkie, I am determined to find one that is what I am looking for and I refuse to "settle" for another. So..I have talked to some great breeders in Canada, got some great tips. But I know how helpful it would be to find a breed "near" me. HA!! One is about 500 miles away but they have a great reputation in the show ring, so I thought I would if given the opportunity travel to go see them. After briefly speaking with me they said they cannot help a newbie they are too busy. I can accept that... The next breeder in my province shows (they do not have the type of yorkies I prefer but I thought i could learn from them), I tried to speak with them after they were finished showing, nope! Flat out rude. I emailed, no response. So, I phoned them. (I made this contact about a month apart each attempt) They were blunt and said they would not help cause they did not want the competition. I could learn on my own as they did. Yikes! So, my question is it possible to learn the art of showing a yorkie online. I have only showed my mother's dog once (std. poodle pup) and became instantly addicted to the show ring! My other issue is I have small children. Majority of show breeders will not allow their puppies in a home with small kids (I can understand). Is it a waste of my time trying to convince them otherwise (I really do not want to plead and coax a breeder, I prefer they be pleased with our home, I would feel awkward trying to convince them). I have two pet yorkies, Reggie and Kenzie and they have never been injured from my children, we have strict rules in our house regarding their safety, and actually some one here had a good laugh the last time I posted because I explained how my kids have baby gates keeping them in the playroom (former living room but we just renovated) and the yorkies have the run of the house. One breeder emailed me back and told me I need to wait 18 years till my youngest graduates before she would consider me (ouch...). I am hitting some brick walls I think, or is this just a stepping stone. Has anyone gone through similar experiences to this?