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musiccitymom · 07-21-2010, 01:34 PM

See this is what happens when your kids grow up and move on lol I am just south of Nashville and saw where the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America, Inc is holding a competition here in October. I will definitely be there to watch!

Wolfie is just 15.5 wks so he's not ready to do anything yet but I think I may go to a conformation class tomorrow night and just check things out. Wait... do I need a show lead first?

Mardelin · 07-21-2010, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by musiccitymom

See this is what happens when your kids grow up and move on lol I am just south of Nashville and saw where the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America, Inc is holding a competition here in October. I will definitely be there to watch!

Wolfie is just 15.5 wks so he's not ready to do anything yet but I think I may go to a conformation class tomorrow night and just check things out. Wait... do I need a show lead first?

Actually, that was show was held October 2009. The Roving is being held in Las Vegas in November.

Mardelin · 07-21-2010, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by musiccitymom

See this is what happens when your kids grow up and move on lol I am just south of Nashville and saw where the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America, Inc is holding a competition here in October. I will definitely be there to watch!

Wolfie is just 15.5 wks so he's not ready to do anything yet but I think I may go to a conformation class tomorrow night and just check things out. Wait... do I need a show lead first?

Yes, you do need a lead. But, I wouldn't be taking him to conformation class until he's had his full compliment of vaccinations. You'll have to get him use to the lead before you get him to class.

musiccitymom · 07-21-2010, 01:47 PM

Oh my word! That is embarrassing lol I need to read things a bit more closely : ) Thanks for all your help

Lorraine · 07-21-2010, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by musiccitymom

See this is what happens when your kids grow up and move on lol I am just south of Nashville and saw where the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America, Inc is holding a competition here in October. I will definitely be there to watch!

Wolfie is just 15.5 wks so he's not ready to do anything yet but I think I may go to a conformation class tomorrow night and just check things out. Wait... do I need a show lead first?

Is the breeder you got him from willing to mentor you for the show rings?
Failing that is there a show breeder relatively close to you willing to help you?
Showing dogs at a dog show is rather a daunting undertaking and moreso with any coated breed to learn the grooming for the ring.

BaxtersMommy · 07-21-2010, 01:49 PM

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Absolutely..UKC..pet parades, you name it..LOL If you are full of pride you will miss so many opportunities to learn and you just might open a closed door.

You DO NOT need a show prospect to attend a handling class...you need a DOG. Classes are more for the human then the dog..you will learn how to handle a dog...didn't someone just post any good handler can finish a dog..even a dead cat?

I didnt know that. I would be interested in going and taking Jazzy with me. How would I find what is available in my area?

Lorraine · 07-21-2010, 01:58 PM

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I AGREE with your post...BUT what I have observed in these many decades is...when a breeder has no connections to show breeders, avoids attending shows to spectate or show...the quality if the dog suffers.

Line up all the breeders in America and it is simply IMO a matter of percentages...more show breeders are dedicated to the betterment of the breed then non-show breeders...

Right on Pat. And from what I have seen of my mobile dog grooming services, I can spot a pet of any purebred that came from a show breeder versus one that came from a nonshow breeder regardless of the reason the nonshow breeder is not involved in the dog show world.
The nonshow breeder knows nothing of their breed and what they produce is pretty poor representatives of the breed.
Breeding pet to pet stock only produces worse and worse representatives of the breed.

musiccitymom · 07-21-2010, 02:00 PM

Actually his breeder was not a show breeder, Wolfie's father (let's see if I word this correctly) was a show prospect but didn't make weight. She had him and just one female for breeding and after a couple of litters has decided it was just not for her. He has a couple of Champions in his pedigree but I doubt he would be show quality in y'alls eyes. That is why I would just test the waters so to speak before I go in too deep.

Also I am new to the breed so I don't know any show breeders here close to me. Just thought it would be fun to give it a whirl.... I already have him so what the heck

Mardelin · 07-21-2010, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by musiccitymom

Actually his breeder was not a show breeder, Wolfie's father (let's see if I word this correctly) was a show prospect but didn't make weight. She had him and just one female for breeding and after a couple of litters has decided it was just not for her. He has a couple of Champions in his pedigree but I doubt he would be show quality in y'alls eyes. That is why I would just test the waters so to speak before I go in too deep.

Also I am new to the breed so I don't know any show breeders here close to me. Just thought it would be fun to give it a whirl.... I already have him so what the heck

Start by attending shows, there are a lot in your area. Go to infodog.com. You also have some exhibitors in the Tenn area.

topknot · 07-21-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by musiccitymom

Actually his breeder was not a show breeder, Wolfie's father (let's see if I word this correctly) was a show prospect but didn't make weight. She had him and just one female for breeding and after a couple of litters has decided it was just not for her. He has a couple of Champions in his pedigree but I doubt he would be show quality in y'alls eyes. That is why I would just test the waters so to speak before I go in too deep.

Also I am new to the breed so I don't know any show breeders here close to me. Just thought it would be fun to give it a whirl.... I already have him so what the heck

Yes, it is worth it!

You will have a lot of fun, meet new people, and learn a lot. No, it is not easy - but just remember to have fun and let Wolfie have fun. I started out as a pet owner too. We all started somewhere when we all started, even the top show people, but if you don't get out there you won't learn.

Wolfie and you can start handling classes when he is about 5.5 to 6 months. He needs to have all his shots first. That is how my handling classes go. In my class there are beginners and veterans that just want to expose their new puppies to the sounds and smells of class. I have learned from them too. I am the only one there with yorkies. The class I attend is for table top breeds (toys) and then the next class that night is for larger breeds. But how they do the classes depends on how many sign up for that session of the class.
Have fun and let us know how it goes. Wolfie is a cutie!

And also go to the shows! You need both.

Lorraine · 07-21-2010, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by musiccitymom

Actually his breeder was not a show breeder, Wolfie's father (let's see if I word this correctly) was a show prospect but didn't make weight. She had him and just one female for breeding and after a couple of litters has decided it was just not for her. He has a couple of Champions in his pedigree but I doubt he would be show quality in y'alls eyes. That is why I would just test the waters so to speak before I go in too deep.

Also I am new to the breed so I don't know any show breeders here close to me. Just thought it would be fun to give it a whirl.... I already have him so what the heck

He would be just fine for you to test the waters. Thats kind of how I got started although at the time I didn't know the one I had wasn't even close to show quality and was a very poor representative of the breed but I sure loved her dearly. I took her to handling class and even entered a few shows. Gosh I was sooooo green!
I was kind of like Pat and kept going to shows and watch the Yorkies, talked to the breeders that were there. I did that for years before I finally had a bitch i could get a start with. And I found when I approached reputable breeders, yep they recognized me from hanging around the dog shows for a couple of years.

musiccitymom · 07-21-2010, 02:21 PM

Thank you all for the information and encouragement. I am at the infodog site and all the abbreviations for shows in TN are like a foreign language lol

Mardelin · 07-21-2010, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by musiccitymom

Thank you all for the information and encouragement. I am at the infodog site and all the abbreviations for shows in TN are like a foreign language lol

You are looking for AB which stands for All Breed. However there is a table that will give you the Abbreviations.

musiccitymom · 07-21-2010, 02:26 PM

Thanks! There are 3 or four in the upcoming months that are close.

musiccitymom · 07-21-2010, 02:27 PM

Meant to ask if there is a specific brand or style of lead you recommend?

07-21-2010, 01:34 PM	#106
musiccitymom YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Franklin, Tennesssee Posts: 340	See this is what happens when your kids grow up and move on lol I am just south of Nashville and saw where the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America, Inc is holding a competition here in October. I will definitely be there to watch! Wolfie is just 15.5 wks so he's not ready to do anything yet but I think I may go to a conformation class tomorrow night and just check things out. Wait... do I need a show lead first? __________________ Lisa It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt. Mark Twain

07-21-2010, 01:47 PM	#109
musiccitymom YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Franklin, Tennesssee Posts: 340	Oh my word! That is embarrassing lol I need to read things a bit more closely : ) Thanks for all your help __________________ Lisa It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt. Mark Twain

07-21-2010, 02:00 PM	#113
musiccitymom YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Franklin, Tennesssee Posts: 340	Actually his breeder was not a show breeder, Wolfie's father (let's see if I word this correctly) was a show prospect but didn't make weight. She had him and just one female for breeding and after a couple of litters has decided it was just not for her. He has a couple of Champions in his pedigree but I doubt he would be show quality in y'alls eyes. That is why I would just test the waters so to speak before I go in too deep. Also I am new to the breed so I don't know any show breeders here close to me. Just thought it would be fun to give it a whirl.... I already have him so what the heck __________________ Lisa It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt. Mark Twain

07-21-2010, 02:21 PM	#117
musiccitymom YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Franklin, Tennesssee Posts: 340	Thank you all for the information and encouragement. I am at the infodog site and all the abbreviations for shows in TN are like a foreign language lol __________________ Lisa It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt. Mark Twain

07-21-2010, 02:26 PM	#119
musiccitymom YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Franklin, Tennesssee Posts: 340	Thanks! There are 3 or four in the upcoming months that are close. __________________ Lisa It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt. Mark Twain

07-21-2010, 02:27 PM	#120
musiccitymom YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Franklin, Tennesssee Posts: 340	Meant to ask if there is a specific brand or style of lead you recommend? __________________ Lisa It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt. Mark Twain