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Originally Posted by livingdustmops May I ask what registry did you get this email from?
If this is IABCA I am sure many Biewer owners would have a great big BITCH about this. They are spending a lot of $$$ and time to follow the German requirements. I totally understand how difficult it is to receive points in AKC with the many show entries that come to a show. Probably at the beginning of the Yorkie world in AKC many of the first recognized Yorkies earned points for just showing up. I will tell you I saw the AKC judges pulling orange cards in California for Biewers that were not standard so points were just not handed out. At the Ca show we had about 15 dogs both puppy and adult so the competition was a little stiffer. What is missing is enough entries to make it a tough competition and yes people can earn points without a lot of competition but this is to be expected in a new breed. Correct me if I am wrong, but depending on the area an AKC breeder shows in, it can be tougher or easier to get points, depending on the competition. I have heard of AKC breeders shipping show dogs to other parts of the country where the competition is not as tough to get their championship/points.
I really don't think the general public understands about points and titles even in the AKC world..It is a bit overwhelming even for a new show person.
Please understand I am not a breeder or a handler and all of my dogs are pet quality. This is just my observation but I do know people who are competing in the IABCA and I have attended 3 shows (which I know is not a hugh amount) along with many, many AKC shows as a Yorkie/Dog Fancier.
My hat is off to any Yorkie Show Breeder because it is one big tough competition for all of you and I can only hope in 50 years the Biewers will be in the same spot as you are today.
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I'm a bit confused about your statement on AKC judges pulling orange cards on Biewer dogs......It's my understanding that AKC does not recognize the Biewer as a breed onto itself.....
No, I don't think yorkies were awarded points just for showing up. If you study the history of the yorkie and how it has evolved....dog showing was a sport of gentry.....Yorkies evolving from Huddersfield Ben of Great Britian.
Though their are other registries within the United States, and I'm sure wonderful places to show & learn without the politics. Eukanuba, Westminster are AKC events, as are the majority of dog shows in the country.
The point system for obtaining Championship is still 15 points any where in the US, of those 15 it requires 2 Major Wins.....that is what differs from region to region. California, requires less dogs & bitches for a Major than say maybe, Texas/OK....Competition is still stiff, now matter where you go, as there are wonderful speciman's of the yorkie in every region. Then you have the handlers that travel all over the country campaigning with top dogs that can show up at anytime. Or you go to a Breed Specialty, where hundreds of the best dogs show up and the competition is really stiff. You can visit the AKC website and it explains the point system, region and breed.