Cute but Not Show Quality

[chachi]

Its sad but the people buying from her have not did their research and know what show quality is they are paying that price because show quality sounds more prestigious so I dont really feel sorry for them

[Teresiana]

Originally Posted by KazzyK810

At what age does the breeder know they are show potential?

Don't many breeders keep dogs, thinking they have potential, only to then sell them at an older age then the potential doesn't develop as anticipated?

I'm not a breeder or shower, but I was curious about that as well so I asked my breeder. She told me that you can usually tell by 6 months. I'm sure it's not the same for every breeder...each will have their own opinion, and I'm sure it depends on the individual dog. But yes, if the pup doesn't develop for the ring, they are offered for sale. I would think that that kind of dog would make a terrific pet. They'd already be trained & you wouldn't have to worry about getting them used to grooming. Plus, they'd still be a puppy, but over the really difficult puppy stage.

[gemy]

what I would do is post pictures in my grooming salon of actual Show Yorkies and maybe other breeds I groom a lot of.
This is just another "scam" artist using what ever marketing terms that they feel will help to sell the pups.

But as chachi said - don't feel too sorry for the folks who don't do their research.

[DBlain]

for some of us that know the basic yorkie standards it's hard to tell on good dogs show quality from non show quality, but LOL most should know at least that the ears should be up and the coat a bit darker. When I bought all my purebreds that did come from show breeders they were four months old, but with these dogs they could tell there was something that would not make them right for the ring, they even had some puppies that they were holding on to just a little longer because they were still not sure. That is why I am always suspicious of breeders that claim they show or have show quality dogs that sell them and take deposits when the dogs are just born. This probably sounds awful but I don't feel sorry for these people that come on here after they buy a puppy and wonder if it is purebred or even up to standards. How hard is it to spend some time looking at photos on line of standard yorkies. 30 years ago when I bought my first yorkie I was in my late 20's but I had enough sense to get my butt to the library and look up information, now all you have to is goggle yorkie images yet some people don't seem to bother. I am buying some new frying pans and LOL I bet I will spend more time researching that then some people do buying a purebred dog.

[DBlain]

speaking of age on when a breeder would know if a dog is ring ready, what is the longest you think it would take for ears to come up, every dog I bought was at least 3 months of age and the ears were up by then.

[MyFairLacy]

My puppies are 5 1/2 weeks and already have both their ears up.

[MandiesMom]

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

My puppies are 5 1/2 weeks and already have both their ears up.

Yes, but can't their ears go back down as mentioned before - while teething and such.

It is easy to look at the pup in the original post and tell that it isn't show quality. When this same pup was 12 weeks old, what would've been the tell-tale signs for the purchaser to have been able to pick up on? Just wondering if it's hard for a breeder to know if a dog will be show quality before age 6 months or so - how would a buyer be able to tell at 3 months?

Any tips?

[MyFairLacy]

Originally Posted by MandiesMom

Yes, but can't their ears go back down as mentioned before - while teething and such.

It is easy to look at the pup in the original post and tell that it isn't show quality. When this same pup was 12 weeks old, what would've been the tell-tale signs for the purchaser to have been able to pick up on? Just wondering if it's hard for a breeder to know if a dog will be show quality before age 6 months or so - how would a buyer be able to tell at 3 months?

Any tips?

They can.

You're looking for a good bite, level topline, good tail set, attitude, angulation, movement, etc. some things like topline can go off a bit and level back out as the grow, but if you're seeing something you really don't like or multiple faults early on, then you can bet the puppy won't be show quality. If all is looking good, you watch and see if they hold together as they age.

[MandiesMom]

Thank you for that. I really would never shop for a show dog - just a pet, but it had me curious. I appreciate your explanation

[Amazing Yorkies]

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

They can.

You're looking for a good bite, level topline, good tail set, attitude, angulation, movement, etc. some things like topline can go off a bit and level back out as the grow, but if you're seeing something you really don't like or multiple faults early on, then you can bet the puppy won't be show quality. If all is looking good, you watch and see if they hold together as they age.

[Amazing Yorkies]

I wasn't really feeling sorry for those that had already purchased. I was hoping to help future owners by letting them know this was happening and to do your homework.

[iLoveLittleRoxy]

Originally Posted by Amazing Yorkies

I had a groomer from Northern California contact me who was confused. She said she grooms several Yorkies in her area from the same breeder. They all look similar to this and ALL have their ears down. She was wondering if there was a new classification of Yorkie since this breeder is selling these dogs as Show Quality, for $2500.00!!??
I will post more information as I get it, but wanted to comment now. The names of breeders isn't as important as the message. My point is BUYERS BEWARE. My heart sickens when someone tricks unsuspecting new owners with misrepresentation of the Breed and the Quality for quick big bucks. This Yorkie would make a nice pet I'm sure but this Yorkie is NOT Show Quality!

th dog is cute no doubt. but is not breed standard. thats why my next yorkie will be from you. although i will have to save up. i emailed you and though whoah thats a lot. but i have read many good things about you, and i couldnt believe the 5 yr warranty. besides your yorkies are perfect and what ive been looking for. cant wait to save up to get a perfect yorkie.

[iLoveLittleRoxy]

Originally Posted by Patti

I'm amazed at how many yorkies I see that are not bred even close to standard and I know people are being taken. Is it that hard to breed for erect ears? I'm just curious if that is something hard to predict when breeding. If both parents have erect ears should their offspring have erect ears? Just wondering.

sometimes you have to trim them or put tape since hair can weigh them down, but once up they will stay even after hair came back

[yorkiefan_]

Originally Posted by iLoveLittleRoxy

th dog is cute no doubt. but is not breed standard. thats why my next yorkie will be from you. although i will have to save up. i emailed you and though whoah thats a lot. but i have read many good things about you, and i couldnt believe the 5 yr warranty. besides your yorkies are perfect and what ive been looking for. cant wait to save up to get a perfect yorkie.

Deb's yorkies really are great; the girl I have is truly amazing in every sense. Cookie is exactly what I wanted in a yorkie: healthy, energetic, loving, fun to play with, and healthy. She is my lapdog when it's time to relax and my pet monkey when it's time to play.

[hogeman]

Well, I guess Kewpie is not show quality. She has huge ears. I could not love them more