Can anyone tell me what ROM means....

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by feminvstr

I know they dont have to be a champion to receive the ROM I am just curious why its exclusive to YTCA members only when there are several serious accomplished exhibitors that have bred a multitude of champions that choose not to be a member of the parent club. What makes their dogs/bitches less worthy of the title? I think the accomplishment should be celebrated for breed excellence not exclusive to the parent club members...JMHO

Plain and simple since the YTCA established the Award, it's their award and their rules.

If those exhibitors chose not to be a member of the mother club, then it would stand to reason, they wouldn't want anything to do with the mother club's awards......

[feminvstr]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Plain and simple since the YTCA established the Award, it's their award and their rules.

If those exhibitors chose not to be a member of the mother club, then it would stand to reason, they wouldn't want anything to do with the mother club's awards......

as I said I think the accomplishment should be celebrated by all not by a select club...again JMHO

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by feminvstr

as I said I think the accomplishment should be celebrated by all not by a select club...again JMHO

I truely understand what you're saying, but as I said the Award was established by YTCA and I don't know if the rule will ever be changed. I would guess that is one of the benefits of being a member.

Let me give you a for instance. My mentor has been breeding and exhibiting Yorkies for 40 years with finishing over 100 Champions. She chooses not to be a member of YTCA and the award is not important to her. She has obtained dogs, in the past from YTCA members. When those dogs that she has aquired have completed their Championship she forwards on the necessary proof of Championship to the YTCA owner of the sire/bitch.

[feminvstr]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

I truely understand what you're saying, but as I said the Award was established by YTCA and I don't know if the rule will ever be changed.

The Yorkshire Terrier standard was established by YTCA for all to follow member or not, as should all recognitions, accomplishments and merits for adhering to the standard and acheiving excellence.

[feminvstr]

Oh and BTW since we're on the subject of the YTCA I want to clear up any rumor that has been floating around .... For the record "I HAVE NEVER applied for YTCA membership nor have I EVER spoken to any YTCA member asking for sponsorship!" This is a FACT!

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by feminvstr

Oh and BTW since we're on the subject of the YTCA I want to clear up any rumor that has been floating around .... For the record "I HAVE NEVER applied for YTCA membership nor have I EVER spoken to any YTCA member asking for sponsorship!" This is a FACT!

Never heard that rumor......so, no need to clear it up.

[feminvstr]

Oh Mary that wasnt for your benefit, I appreicate your comments, I posted this for others that have chosen to spread this unfounded rumor!

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by feminvstr

Oh Mary that wasnt for your benefit, I appreicate your comments, I posted this for others that have chosen to spread this unfounded rumor!

I didn't hear the rumor. The only time I know that a potential member has applied when it's published to the membership.

[CO_yorkie_momma]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

All you have to do is provide copies of Championship Status of the get or produce and their sire and dam. Now again the Sire or Dam must be owned by a YTCA member. There are Merit awards in conformation and OB, TR, AG and Versatile

Ok next question since I am learning so much here. What do you mean the get or produce? Also you said that the origional owner had to be a member of YCTA which they would be or else there wouldnt be a ROM behind the name, but do you have to become a member too before you could ever get the title assuming your dog became a champion?

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by CO_yorkie_momma

Ok next question since I am learning so much here. What do you mean the get or produce? Also you said that the origional owner had to be a member of YCTA which they would be or else there wouldnt be a ROM behind the name, but do you have to become a member too before you could ever get the title assuming your dog became a champion?

Get, meaning off spring of the Sire; Produce meaning off spring of a Bitch.

The owner of the dog/bitch of the Get or Produce must be a member of YTCA. Yes, you must be a member before you dog/bitch can obtain an ROM. The YTCA member's dog or bitch does not have to be a Champion to obtain an ROM.

[CO_yorkie_momma]

Thank you for all of the great information. I guess I dont have to worry about it since all of my dogs are sold with limited registration right? Doest that mean they cant be shown.? Mardelin, is that a championship in confirmation or can it be one of the other classes as well. Sorry for all of the questions and I did order the book Winning Edge but havent received it yet but hopefully one I get it read I will understand a little more. I have only been to one small show here in Colorado and didnt understand all that was going on but I will learn and want to learn.

Barb

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by CO_yorkie_momma

Thank you for all of the great information. I guess I dont have to worry about it since all of my dogs are sold with limited registration right? Doest that mean they cant be shown.? Mardelin, is that a championship in confirmation or can it be one of the other classes as well. Sorry for all of the questions and I did order the book Winning Edge but havent received it yet but hopefully one I get it read I will understand a little more. I have only been to one small show here in Colorado and didnt understand all that was going on but I will learn and want to learn.

Barb

Yes, it does mean they can't be cannot be shown or obtain a Championship in Conformation....however, they can in agility, obedience, etc.

I don't know where you live, but if you visit YTCA.org.....there is a Yorkie Specialty of some sort in Colorado in February.