Thank You to everyone who responded.
I am really not looking to show my yorkies, atleast not any time soon. I don't have the time nor resources to show at this time. I know alot goes into showing yorkies, it is alot of hard work and when and if I do decide to show them, I want to do it right the first time around. Honestly, at this time I have no desire to show in conformation. I have taken classes and studied conformation but at this time I am more interested in obdience and agiltiy competitions. I do applaude those who do show, it takes alot of hard work and dedication to show this precious breed.
I am very interested in finding a breeder and gaining their trust. After all how could I expect to trust someone if they didn't have the same trust and respect for me. That is why I like to start my search early, so I can find a breeder that I can really get to know over a period of time.
I guess what I am really looking for is an older male. Not one who is 12 weeks old but more like 6 months and older. This way I have a good idea of how the male will look as opposed to a 3 month old pup who will go through several changes before he even reaches 6 months old. And seeing the parents and knowing the line is also very important. Just because your dog is small doesn't necessarily mean he will have small puppies. You have to know the backround on their line.
I agree with you lisatodd. Yes you may know more of what you are getting with one that has champions in the pedigree and it may be easier in some aspects. But there are yorkies who are just as great that don't have champions in their pedigree. The biggest thing is knowing the line. There are many breeders who have great yorkies that have no champions in the pedigree but they know their line and can tell you what to expect from them and how they will turn out. Just saying it is great if your yorkie has champions in his pedigree, but just because he doesn't, it doesn't neccessarily make him a lesser of a yorkie or less quality of a yorkie. JMO
Again, Thank You to everyone who responded. I liked getting everyone's opinion on the matter and seeing their point of view. |