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Finding A Mentor HOW DO YOU FIND A MENTOR? Should bitch be 5lb or more? WHAT OTHER SITES ARE GOOD. I have over a year but want to be sure,on decision thanks |
Kind of depends on what you want the mentor for, breeding, showing or just information. All of my breeders would mentor me for information. There are 2 close enough to mentor me for breeding and one who used to show. The one who used to show can do all three but she doesn't want me to think for myself and certainly doesn't think the advice or information I get on the net is worth anything. I HAVE to be able to think for myself and make my own decisions. I have bought 2 puppies from her and I am breeding one of my girls to her stud and I suppose she will want to see the puppies after they are born but after that she's not going to see much of me anymore. As for the size of your female, stay within the standard, below 7#. If you use a smaller male, hopefully you won't have any throwbacks. But do remember to check the backgrounds for size as well as inheirited(sp) health and phyiscal problems. Sylvia |
Hi there and welcome find a mentor in your area...try calling YTCA members in your area, look on Breeder.net, shooters list and local dog shows and clubs,as well. There are some very kind breeders out there that are willing to help a serious capable novice get started ... Since you say you have a year its best to begin these relationships now and learn from them by hands on experience and perhaps once a bond has been made they will let you come for a whelping. Your little gal should be sturdy in build and weigh over 5lbs. She should have as few faults as possible to be considered a good canidate for breeding JMO. hope this helps get you started http://www.ytca.org/ http://www.shooterdog.com/breeders.htm http://breeders.net/ Buy Joan Gordons "the new complete yorkshire terrier" |
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Hey you- your taking my line by stating to buy Joan and Janet's Book. LOL Look for someone in your area- make sure that if you want show mentor- they show themselves do not just buy finished dogs or you can hook up with a handler of your breed. If you are looking for a breeder make sure they breed Yorkies. Try and find someone who long in the tooth ( has experience). Make sure that you like this person and can form a learning bond. Check with your local kennel club and there are also regional Yorkshire terrier clubs . |
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