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Originally Posted by Mardelin There are a multitude of things that can go wrong. Show Dogs are born, then they must be molded. If for some reason they are handled incorrectly in the beginning it can definately ruin a good show dog. You show never buy a show potential. A show quality dog can be assessed at a young age, however, the final purchase should not be made before 7 months of age, preferrably later if you're new to the world. If you're new, find a mentor that is knowledgable to help you make the final decision. Early training is of prime importance. |
I agree with EVERYTHING you said however I mildly disagree with the statement "you should never buy a show potential". I say this in all due respect but feel that not every person has the luxary of obtaining a true blue show quality at first and may obtain a show potential from a very reputable breeder with no guarantee. I understand this completely. So I agree with the fact that one should find a mentor that they trust and go from there.
Original poster you should also take into consideration your location and what is being shown in your area unless you are willing to do some serious traveling. What is winning on the east coast may be a different ball game from the west coast so my point is to find out what YOU like and find a breeder who understands that. When you go to many shows you will notice a wide variety of different types of yorkies in the ring. I definitely have my "type" that I'm drawn to, but it may not be what is everyone's type is and vice versa. Just hold tight to your dreams and never give up if this is something you truly want to do. Best wishes always,