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Originally Posted by k2p1e The more I learn about showing yorkies the more complex it gets, my husband and I both pondered the question is it harder to show yorkies compared to other breeds? So many issues can go wrong from size (it seems to very so greatly!), bite, topline, personality and coat colour...
When I was interested in showing and used my mom's std poodle to show, the only comment I got was learn to groom! Grooming was everything with that breed. The training was not an issue, he had attitude, my groomer said (she handles dogs too and is currently studying to become a future judge) that she would have preferred that he had a bit more of a chin...
But with yorkies it seems there is so much, or it this norm that with all breeds that good quality pups is few?
Are there breeders out there that are producing puppies that majority are show quality??
Are some breeders pickier about which puppies are show quality compared to pet quality?? |
Yes, yorkies are a difficult to show, because the standard has so many variables and it leaves it to the judge's interpretation, that is you're fortunate enough to have a breeder judge. The standard says the coat is of prime importance. However, there are a great many good judges out there that put structure in front of coat. I've seen wonderful puppies in 6-9 months win 5 point Majors over the Open Classes with gobs and gobs of coat. Of course, these were exceptional.
Yes, there are breeders out there producing puppies that the majority are show quality. However, these are breeders/exhibitors have been around a for a long time and have established their line. And yes, these breeders are very picky as to what they put in the ring. To them it means they are having their future breeding stock approved.
Yes, it is important to enter more shows to get your face known. However, bringing them a good dog to show is very important. Then they'll get to know that when you're in the ring that your dog is very competitive.