The Real difference between a show dog and a pet

[Woogie Man]

Originally Posted by Nikki+2

OMG I am head over heels in love!!!

Hahaha....that's so easy to do with these babies. We called her Sassy and boy, did she ever live up to that name. The family that have her have a cat named Sassy so they changed her (the pup's) name. The husband noticed how she had such an effortless gait that he decided to name her Lily Lightfoot.

[AmyChristine]

I have been throughly enjoying all the info and posts available in this thread. I am also very drawn to the idea of taking a beautiful dog, and after it finishes it's Ch then trying to further improve upon the following generation. Hoping that you get it right so you can do it all over again.

Call me crazy but I love the idea of trying to better a breed that i already love so much. Is it possible to mostly show and rarely breed? Because to me just raising and showing a couple dogs seems like it would take years, and tons of work. I think if I did it I would mostly want to show and not focus so much on breeding except maybe when I was ready for another show dog. Can you do it this way or do most people have at least a litter a year? Just wondering. Would a show breeder trust someone with a dog that may finish but produce very few puppies?

[Brooklynn]

Originally Posted by AmyChristine

I have been throughly enjoying all the info and posts available in this thread. I am also very drawn to the idea of taking a beautiful dog, and after it finishes it's Ch then trying to further improve upon the following generation. Hoping that you get it right so you can do it all over again.

Call me crazy but I love the idea of trying to better a breed that i already love so much. Is it possible to mostly show and rarely breed? Because to me just raising and showing a couple dogs seems like it would take years, and tons of work. I think if I did it I would mostly want to show and not focus so much on breeding except maybe when I was ready for another show dog. Can you do it this way or do most people have at least a litter a year? Just wondering. Would a show breeder trust someone with a dog that may finish but produce very few puppies?

I just love your post! I am one of those that rarely breeds and I show more than I breed. I do focus on showing more so than breeding. I haven't had a litter in almost 2 years and probably won't breed for another year.
My suggestion would be find a show mentor, go to some shows, and show a show breeder what you want to do and be their shadow and see if that is what you want to do and gain their trust and you just might find one.
I want to eventually have my own lines but I'm still building my foundation but it's a very slow process and I'm lucky to have some great mentors that are helping me.
I'm actually starting to show for others now which is where my passion lies but will occasionally breed for my own show dogs. It will take me a long time to have what will be my lines because I haven't produced but one home bred champion and those that have entrusted me with theirs, all the hard work right now goes to them and who they obtained their lines from not me. I will one day get there but it does take awhile and I'm just that dedicated to be patient and work hard to do whats best for this wonderful breed. It's the breeders on my dogs that get the credit now not me
I would prefer a person to show more than produce puppies but to show your own dogs you do have to have a litter. It just takes trust and hard work to dedicate yourself and stay with it..

Donna Bird
Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers

[Bravo916]

Originally Posted by AmyChristine

I have been throughly enjoying all the info and posts available in this thread. I am also very drawn to the idea of taking a beautiful dog, and after it finishes it's Ch then trying to further improve upon the following generation. Hoping that you get it right so you can do it all over again.

Call me crazy but I love the idea of trying to better a breed that i already love so much. Is it possible to mostly show and rarely breed? Because to me just raising and showing a couple dogs seems like it would take years, and tons of work. I think if I did it I would mostly want to show and not focus so much on breeding except maybe when I was ready for another show dog. Can you do it this way or do most people have at least a litter a year? Just wondering. Would a show breeder trust someone with a dog that may finish but produce very few puppies?

Of course! I actually think a breeder would prefer a novice show home like this because it is protection for their lines.

I have 2 boys from the same breeders, one finished champion and a pup that will be out in the ring shortly. Both of my boys have pedigrees people would kill for but I dont breed nor do I offer them for public stud. If my breeders have the need for them in their breeding program then they are available to them only. Because of this trust relationship we have, both of my dogs were practically given to me.

Eventually the day will come when the right bitch will come along--it is inevitable--and my breeders will mentor me through all of it. Until then I need to convince my husband not to move out at the thought of another dog j/k!

[yorkiekist]

Originally Posted by AmyChristine

I have been throughly enjoying all the info and posts available in this thread. I am also very drawn to the idea of taking a beautiful dog, and after it finishes it's Ch then trying to further improve upon the following generation. Hoping that you get it right so you can do it all over again.

Call me crazy but I love the idea of trying to better a breed that i already love so much. Is it possible to mostly show and rarely breed? Because to me just raising and showing a couple dogs seems like it would take years, and tons of work. I think if I did it I would mostly want to show and not focus so much on breeding except maybe when I was ready for another show dog. Can you do it this way or do most people have at least a litter a year? Just wondering. Would a show breeder trust someone with a dog that may finish but produce very few puppies?

I know a few people that dont breed but only show, and show several breeds. They just love showing!! I think that is great!! Plus when they do get ready to breed if they want to, they will definately know what to look for in a quality breeder.

[AmyChristine]

Originally Posted by Brooklynn

I just love your post! I am one of those that rarely breeds and I show more than I breed. I do focus on showing more so than breeding. I haven't had a litter in almost 2 years and probably won't breed for another year.
My suggestion would be find a show mentor, go to some shows, and show a show breeder what you want to do and be their shadow and see if that is what you want to do and gain their trust and you just might find one.
I want to eventually have my own lines but I'm still building my foundation but it's a very slow process and I'm lucky to have some great mentors that are helping me.
I'm actually starting to show for others now which is where my passion lies but will occasionally breed for my own show dogs. It will take me a long time to have what will be my lines because I haven't produced but one home bred champion and those that have entrusted me with theirs, all the hard work right now goes to them and who they obtained their lines from not me. I will one day get there but it does take awhile and I'm just that dedicated to be patient and work hard to do whats best for this wonderful breed. It's the breeders on my dogs that get the credit now not me
I would prefer a person to show more than produce puppies but to show your own dogs you do have to have a litter. It just takes trust and hard work to dedicate yourself and stay with it..

Donna Bird
Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers

Thankyou,
I have been trying to go to local shows, and just soaking in as much info as possible. Hopefully I will be able to find a good mentor, that is not to distant so I can learn more.
I love that your main focus is showing, and breeding is secondary. How rewarding it must be to see a dog reach it's full potential, no matter what lines it came from, I would love to one day show for other's as well. Don't get me wrong, I would love to be able to produce my own, and have my own line but I see that as something so distant that will evolve slowly and carefully. It is refreshing to know that it doesn't have to be all about having puppies. I want to focus on the breed, and learning, and doing it right.

[AmyChristine]

Originally Posted by Bravo916

Of course! I actually think a breeder would prefer a novice show home like this because it is protection for their lines.

I have 2 boys from the same breeders, one finished champion and a pup that will be out in the ring shortly. Both of my boys have pedigrees people would kill for but I dont breed nor do I offer them for public stud. If my breeders have the need for them in their breeding program then they are available to them only. Because of this trust relationship we have, both of my dogs were practically given to me.

Eventually the day will come when the right bitch will come along--it is inevitable--and my breeders will mentor me through all of it. Until then I need to convince my husband not to move out at the thought of another dog j/k!

Thankyou,
I had originally had the idea that if you show you breed but it is nice to know that it doesn't have to be the case. I would love to just have the opportunity to focus and do it right, I bet you have alot of fun with your boys, I am partial to the boys

[Bravo916]

Originally Posted by AmyChristine

Thankyou,
I had originally had the idea that if you show you breed but it is nice to know that it doesn't have to be the case. I would love to just have the opportunity to focus and do it right, I bet you have alot of fun with your boys, I am partial to the boys

Boys are wonderful!

My first experience showing was such a learning experience--even finding the correct ring seemed impossible! There is so much information to take in and process it can be very overwhelming. I was so happy when he finished last summer. With my new pup it is like night and day--showing is actually fun now because I have the confidence that I know (most of the time) what I am doing

It is SOOOO rewarding to see them transform from the ugly duckling in hair wraps to the show-stopping dog in the ring. I cant even begin to explain it.

I totally agree with you--I think it is of the utmost importance to learn everything there is to know about the breed before jumping into breeding. To me the thought of being responsible for so many lives just scares me silly!

I think you have a great attitude toward the whole process and will have a lot of success finding the right breeder/mentor.

Best of luck to you!!

[AmyChristine]

Originally Posted by yorkiekist

I know a few people that dont breed but only show, and show several breeds. They just love showing!! I think that is great!! Plus when they do get ready to breed if they want to, they will definately know what to look for in a quality breeder.

thankyou It would be great to have a chance to enjoy and be apart of the breed that I love. And having the time to work with and really focus on the dogs that I am trusted with. Like you said eventually I will know what to look for when It comes time to produce my own pups. It will just be a rare litter when I am ready for another showdog. I like that it is possible to go about it this way, I often wondered that it you finished a dog if the breeder who trusted you with that dog would be dissapointed if you did not produce many puppies, but I am seeing that it is just the opposite

I appreciate all the imput

[flipflopsusie]

excuse this

[AmyChristine]

Originally Posted by Bravo916

Boys are wonderful!

My first experience showing was such a learning experience--even finding the correct ring seemed impossible! There is so much information to take in and process it can be very overwhelming. I was so happy when he finished last summer. With my new pup it is like night and day--showing is actually fun now because I have the confidence that I know (most of the time) what I am doing

It is SOOOO rewarding to see them transform from the ugly duckling in hair wraps to the show-stopping dog in the ring. I cant even begin to explain it.

I totally agree with you--I think it is of the utmost importance to learn everything there is to know about the breed before jumping into breeding. To me the thought of being responsible for so many lives just scares me silly!

I think you have a great attitude toward the whole process and will have a lot of success finding the right breeder/mentor.

Best of luck to you!!

Thankyou,
I bet it is worth every bit of effort when you take them out of wraps. And It is nice to know that the second time arround is more fun, I will keep this in mind when I am totally lost the first time arround

[Brooklynn]

I love to groom the show dog! To see the beautiful outcome of lots of hard work to see them in the ring is just awesome! I've been fortunate to have good dogs to show and the love and bond we have together!
I'm always told my dogs show better for me than anyone else and it prides me to know my guys love me and peform for me as they do!
I was so fortunate to finish a stunning bitch this year as a first client yorkie and the bond she and I developed was unbelieveable! I was very excited when she got her first 5 point major in NY at one of the most prestigious toy show in the US! It was an amazing win for the both of us! The only draw back and sad part is when they have to go home. I cried when Morgan went home to Canada. I still miss her dearly! BUT I have my Radar who is from the same breeders who is back home with me and I just love showing him! Now I have another male I'm showing for my 2nd client and he's a very nice boy and I'm so excited to show in next weekend in our first show together!
I love showing so much and to have a good representation of the breed on the other end of the lead is simply breathtaking
I'm also training a 7 month old bitch puppy and I can't wait until she's mature because she's also going to be a stunning bitch when she matures. I'll be showing her for another breeder friend of mine! My dreams of showing are coming true and all my hard work and patience is finally paying off

Donna Bird
Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers

[yorkiekist]

Originally Posted by Brooklynn

I love to groom the show dog! To see the beautiful outcome of lots of hard work to see them in the ring is just awesome! I've been fortunate to have good dogs to show and the love and bond we have together!
I'm always told my dogs show better for me than anyone else and it prides me to know my guys love me and peform for me as they do!
I was so fortunate to finish a stunning bitch this year as a first client yorkie and the bond she and I developed was unbelieveable! I was very excited when she got her first 5 point major in NY at one of the most prestigious toy show in the US! It was an amazing win for the both of us! The only draw back and sad part is when they have to go home. I cried when Morgan went home to Canada. I still miss her dearly! BUT I have my Radar who is from the same breeders who is back home with me and I just love showing him! Now I have another male I'm showing for my 2nd client and he's a very nice boy and I'm so excited to show in next weekend in our first show together!
I love showing so much and to have a good representation of the breed on the other end of the lead is simply breathtaking
I'm also training a 7 month old bitch puppy and I can't wait until she's mature because she's also going to be a stunning bitch when she matures. I'll be showing her for another breeder friend of mine! My dreams of showing are coming true and all my hard work and patience is finally paying off

Donna Bird
Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers

That is soooooo wonderful that you are doing your dream! Maybe I will send you my next show prospect. It would be an honor to have you show one of my dogs!!

[Brooklynn]

Originally Posted by yorkiekist

That is soooooo wonderful that you are doing your dream! Maybe I will send you my next show prospect. It would be an honor to have you show one of my dogs!!

You better get on the waiting list because when I finish the yorkie male and female I already have a male ready to go behind him and a bitch lined up after Crystal LOL...I will only show a bitch and dog at a time. That way I have the time and ability to devote my time and energy on a couple of dogs vs. too many! I am a firm believer that one can take on too many at one time. I love the bonding of only 2 or 3 that I can devote my time too. Only reason I have 3 I'm showing as I'm showing my special Radar on a limited basis this year I can't believe I have 2 already lined up after these two!
Of course I have to have the best representation of the breed on the end of the lead LOL...if I feel I can't finish one I hope I wouldn't offend anyone when I have to send it them back! I just won't take on any yorkie
I'm no Kirsten or the other big handlers but I can finish a dog as I proved that with Radar and my client bitch in Morgan! The ring is the greatest!!!
I would be honored to show for you
Donna Bird
Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers

[yorkiekist]

Originally Posted by Brooklynn

You better get on the waiting list because when I finish the yorkie male and female I already have a male ready to go behind him and a bitch lined up after Crystal LOL...I will only show a bitch and dog at a time. That way I have the time and ability to devote my time and energy on a couple of dogs vs. too many! I am a firm believer that one can take on too many at one time. I love the bonding of only 2 or 3 that I can devote my time too. Only reason I have 3 I'm showing as I'm showing my special Radar on a limited basis this year I can't believe I have 2 already lined up after these two!
Of course I have to have the best representation of the breed on the end of the lead LOL...if I feel I can't finish one I hope I wouldn't offend anyone when I have to send it them back! I just won't take on any yorkie
I'm no Kirsten or the other big handlers but I can finish a dog as I proved that with Radar and my client bitch in Morgan! The ring is the greatest!!!
I would be honored to show for you
Donna Bird
Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers

I love it that showing is such a passion for you!! It would be for me too, but work gets in my way everytime. I just bred a girl so it will be awhile before I have one ready for you. This is my first breeding in 2 years and I am really excited!! I will definately keep you posted!!LOL