Champion lines...

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by simplyyorkies

I'm a groomer - been grooming Field Spaniels for show so I would love to do my girls. But I'm not sure if I would be too emotional to be a handler for my girls.
My friend shows Yorkies and does very well with hers. her son is amazing handling in the ring. But I feel like such a dork and I don't want my girls to be judged b/c I'm a dork.

Thanks for the advice - I'm just going to have the girls looked over and see what happens. There's a show in MO this month so I'll go - watch, talk to some handlers, breeders and try to learn as much as possible.

I was given a bit of advice when I was starting out. If you are new and you have a show quality dog, it is best to obtain the expertise of a good handler, reason is if you don't know what you're doing you could ruin the dog.

[shyorkies]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

I was given a bit of advice when I was starting out. If you are new and you have a show quality dog, it is best to obtain the expertise of a good handler, reason is if you don't know what you're doing you could ruin the dog.

This is very good sound advice! Wish I had done the exact thing with my first show prospect.. I am not competitive by nature and feel I needed alittle bit of it to give myself the confidence I did not have.. It also would have been nice to of had a mentor..

[ButterflyYorkie]

Handlers are GREAT to have when needed. There are certainly situations with any breeder/exibitor when a handler may be the best route for what ever reason.
I'm just a little of the opposite...I'm very competitve by nature...my old volley ball coach can vouch...lol
I want nothing more than to show my own, win or lose, it's sport to me. It is never personal. I have never felt "bad" when losing...just lights the fire under the ol' bum even more to strive more. I love the sport. Whether I fall flat on my face, atleast it was me there giving it my all...that's the only way for me.
Not afraid of proff handlers. I know two personally. They are great people, very helpful but when it comes time to show, they are all business as they should be I suppose.

[kelkiss5]

[QUOTE=HighlandYorkies;1043667]All my Yorkies are OZMILLION.
My mum to be and the sire both have Ozmillion Crufts Champions in their line, right from great great great grandparents and up to grandparents....pregnant Tammy, "True Bliss Girl" has seven Ozmillion champions, plus another Ozmillion sire in all her generations, and sire Casper, "Cheeky Smiler" has One Ozmillion champion and then onto other Scottish lines and other champs. ("Lass of Loch Rosa" - Tara)Tara's grandfather is Casper's dad ! I only found that out after I bought Casper ! Tammy is unrelated though, but they must be related further back once the Scottish line goes back to the English lines, and Ozmillion.


My new litter has Ozmilion in their pedigree as well. The sires father is ozmilion Adoration, their grandparents and great grandparents are all ozmilion champions. How wonderful to see that somone else has the same pedigree in their yorkies as myself.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by ButterflyYorkie

Handlers are GREAT to have when needed. There are certainly situations with any breeder/exibitor when a handler may be the best route for what ever reason.
I'm just a little of the opposite...I'm very competitve by nature...my old volley ball coach can vouch...lol
I want nothing more than to show my own, win or lose, it's sport to me. It is never personal. I have never felt "bad" when losing...just lights the fire under the ol' bum even more to strive more. I love the sport. Whether I fall flat on my face, atleast it was me there giving it my all...that's the only way for me.
Not afraid of proff handlers. I know two personally. They are great people, very helpful but when it comes time to show, they are all business as they should be I suppose.

I'm really not competitive by nature, just enjoy showing my dogs myself. In the beginning I did use a handler, but I traveled with him and my mentor. He taught me everything he could; ins and outs of grooming, training, care and presentation of dog. It wasn't until my mentor was satisfied with what I had learned and allowed me into the ring. After all it was her breeding in the ring and she wanted me to do it right.

[topknot]

I use to show myself so much better when I was younger. Now that I have returned to showing and doing this myself - I do get very nervous. I guess since I know so much is riding on it. I also had a handler back in the "olde days" and she would take mine to all the away shows. It really helped a lot and she was so good. I will hire a handler this time in the fall. I will show my pups/younger dogs, but when ready will get a handler. I still love going to the shows and have met some very nice people. Now that we have the camper - can hopefully enjoy the shows even more.

Sweetyblue site is the best site to see the breeders get that you mentioned.
T.

[xxmxaxrxyxx]

so much good info in here...keep it up...thanks!

[simplyyorkies]

Thanks everyone for all the info. I know that I am not ready to handle my girls - of course they are only 12 weeks old but I think they will do better than I will. I'm going to talk to my friend who does handle Yorkies in the ring. See if he'll teach me but also handle at least 1 of the girls. I'll just groom them and learn as much as I can.
There is so much to handling - so much to getting the dog to perform well and I'm too new and want my girls to have a true opportunity to strut their stuff.
Another question though: at what age do i start really working with them?
I comb them twice a day now, I touch their mouths, feet, stomachs, run my hands across their backs and legs.
I believe they have to have basic commands down too??
I need to learn how to stack too - any help??
All the advice and suggestions are fantastic - you guys rock!

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by simplyyorkies

Thanks everyone for all the info. I know that I am not ready to handle my girls - of course they are only 12 weeks old but I think they will do better than I will. I'm going to talk to my friend who does handle Yorkies in the ring. See if he'll teach me but also handle at least 1 of the girls. I'll just groom them and learn as much as I can.
There is so much to handling - so much to getting the dog to perform well and I'm too new and want my girls to have a true opportunity to strut their stuff.
Another question though: at what age do i start really working with them?
I comb them twice a day now, I touch their mouths, feet, stomachs, run my hands across their backs and legs.
I believe they have to have basic commands down too??
I need to learn how to stack too - any help??
All the advice and suggestions are fantastic - you guys rock!

Don't overwork the coat.....I keep brushing and combing to a minimum, what I do daily is take down the topknot, clean facial furnishings and teeth

Stacking is an art and not easily explained, it must be shown.

Remember when you're doing the training to always have a lead on them. It does not good to train them off lead.

[simplyyorkies]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Don't overwork the coat.....I keep brushing and combing to a minimum, what I do daily is take down the topknot, clean facial furnishings and teeth

Stacking is an art and not easily explained, it must be shown.

Remember when you're doing the training to always have a lead on them. It does not good to train them off lead.

They are just 12 weeks (I got them at 10 weeks) and I only use a comb to keep the mats out. I use a boar hair brush in the morning.

I will have Bobbie teach me stacking - I love when the babies do this without much guidance.

Good point on the lead - will make sure to do this!

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by simplyyorkies

They are just 12 weeks (I got them at 10 weeks) and I only use a comb to keep the mats out. I use a boar hair brush in the morning.

I will have Bobbie teach me stacking - I love when the babies do this without much guidance.

Good point on the lead - will make sure to do this!

At this young age.....make everything a game.....are they food driven?

[Sugar's Mom]

if I'm not mistaken, Lordean's in now heritage hills yorkies. this is an older (80) year old lady who has long since stopped showing and is only breeding now. i have inquired about her puppies and noticed 'formerly Lordean's At the top of the page. or it might have been Loreila. i will check.

[Sugar's Mom]

Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

if I'm not mistaken, Lordean's in now heritage hills yorkies. this is an older (80) year old lady who has long since stopped showing and is only breeding now. i have inquired about her puppies and noticed 'formerly Lordean's At the top of the page. or it might have been Loreila. i will check.

i just looked I was wrong it used to be Loreila

http://www.beautifulyorkiesforsale.com/index.html

[tegamom1]

Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

i just looked I was wrong it used to be Loreila

http://www.beautifulyorkiesforsale.com/index.html

Is it just me, I couldn't find anything on the pedigree page? Also, I don't think reputable show breeders are actually set up for pay pal?

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom

if I'm not mistaken, Lordean's in now heritage hills yorkies. this is an older (80) year old lady who has long since stopped showing and is only breeding now. i have inquired about her puppies and noticed 'formerly Lordean's At the top of the page. or it might have been Loreila. i will check.

Could be a mix up Loradeans is Lori Williams