My First Thread and First Question.
 

Hi everyone after reading a lot of threads here on YT I decided that it was about time for me to join in order to ask a few questions. I have made sure to post in the correct section and hope to get a lot of feedback from all of you. I will post my questions in different treads so none of my questions are over looked. I have been wondering how can someone that has never had a Yorkshire Terrier before can tell when they are buying or those who already have a puppy that their puppy is show material? Thanks in advance for all of your replies.

Welcome to YT! I'm not a breeder or show my baby.. but the best way to find out is to take your baby to a show near you and ask the judges..

Can't wait to see pics!

Thank you for your suggestion. I still don't own a Yorkshire Terrier.=( Your baby is beautiful though I bet she would do great in the show world.

Are you looking to get a yorkie that you can show?
I've received the suggestion here that you should attend some of the shows, meet some breeders, get to know them and see if they can mentor you.

To be honest I'm not sure yet. I think I might want to in a few years.

It take about 5 months, maybe six to really tell if it's show material, to be certain. I would be sure to buy from an exhibitor, someone experience in showing. Their dogs are already meeting the criteria.

Seems like you have time to form some good relationships at shows and find a mentor. This IMO would be the best route.

Welcome to YT!! Wish I could give you some good answers, but bumping this up hoping others can help you.

First you need to buy from a reputable breeder. If you want a show quality dog you should find some show breeders in you area and go look at their dogs, ask questions. There is a difference between show potential and show quality. A show breeder may sell a puppy at 12 weeks that might have show potential but you don't know until they get older. They may sell it say for $1500 but no guarantee that it will or can become a champion. A show quality dog is one that is usually over 6 month old and the breeder knows that particular dog is show quality because they know the parents bloodline and understand correct conformation. Most reputable breeders sell their show quality puppies $2500 up and require a strict contract stating that the dog will be shown. The breeder usually stays on the dogs papers as a co-owner.

Most people that are not familiar with Yorkies and the Yorkshire Terrier standard would have a hard time knowing if the puppy is show quality. There is a lot of inconsistencies in the Yorkshire Terrier breed and even many show breeders can't agree on what a show quality dog should look like. I would say that the majority of the Yorkies being produced today are strictly pet quality and it would be very rare to find a show quality puppy from a individual that is not a show breeder. If you are serious about getting a Yorkie then take your time and study the breed and don't be afraid to ask questions. I hope I haven't rambled too much.

All great Information! Thanks

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And welcome to YT!

I have someone who I might be interested on buying a puppy from their sire is a champion dam has a champion bloodline. However they wont hold this puppy for 5 or 6 months. Do you think that their off springs could be show material? Do you think I can find a mentor wont they consider me as competition? I don't know what IMO stands for.=/

IMO means in my opinion.

Sadly there is not one reputable breeder around my area. The closest to one would be one or two days away. Getting a six month old puppy is something that bothers me a little. Since I will feel like I missed out on seeing him or her grow. Why would it require a strict contract stating that I will show the dog if I later change my mind and end up not showing him or her? What if you buy a puppy who's father is a champion and the mom has a champion bloodline would you think their off springs have a chance to be show quality? I really want to Yorkie however I wont buy one until I have learned what I believe I need to know first. I have already done a lot or research on the breed to the point that my friends now think I only read anything that has to do with Yorkshire Terriers and keep joking that I know more than any of them about Yorkshire Terriers without ever even owning one. I know that even though I have been reading a lot it can never give me any insight that only breeders and exhibitors would know. Which is why I joined YT in hope that I will gain more knowledge on Yorkshire Terriers. Thanks for every single word you said I don't think you rambled at all. I'm a pro when it comes to rambling on and on.

Thanks you! But now I feel silly for not figuring it out sooner.