show boy?

[Elle]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Your right Tina, everyone does things differently and does what works for them...And of course things are done differently in Europe......

But, I do think the OP stated the reason dog was rehomed because of moving back home, I don't think he was pulled from the ring, but given/sold to the OP with the condition that she would continue on showing him. Things are done differently in Europe, a bit easier to obtain a show dog than here. Things aren't as strict there.

We are all different. One home never wraps & some continue with lanolin. I don't see how they can grow coat without wrapping. But they're doing it. This is true.

I didn't realize that she was to continue showing as part of the contract. This makes more sense on one hand.

Yorkies are shown in the terrier group over there. But you still need coat. Hahaha. No harnesses for a some time. I'd find a good handler/breeder that is well respected in our breed & have them evaluate him. Have them give you some tips and find a local mentor. This forum will help you online. But there isn't any replacement for a local mentor. How far are you from the Cruffs Show?

See if the forum has some contacts near you. Do you know how to do that? If not, we can get some members help. This would benefit you with area places to purchase the right grooming supplies and other things. Do you know how to find shows in your area?

[yorkie-lover1]

he is in wraps 24/7, he doesnt sleep in our bed but he came and had a cuddle this morning, his old owner gave him me to comtinue showing as she was moving and couldnt take him with her. she is going to train me, give me all the info i need ect. she is still showing her friends yorkie but she couldnt keep \Harvey so gave him 2to me as she has know me for ages.

i am going to crufts with my partner and step daughter and ill be going to watch the yorkies with Harveys old owner.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by yorkie-lover1

he is in wraps 24/7, he doesnt sleep in our bed but he came and had a cuddle this morning, his old owner gave him me to comtinue showing as she was moving and couldnt take him with her. she is going to train me, give me all the info i need ect. she is still showing her friends yorkie but she couldnt keep Harvey so gave him 2to me as she has know me for ages.

i am going to crufts with my partner and step daughter and ill be going to watch the yorkies with Harveys old owner.

What a great, wonderful time for you.......

I have a boy that I never wrapped until he was 2....gorgeous coat,....he had the run of the house. As a matter of fact I never did anything special with his coat, his topknot was about 16 inches long when I finally cut him down...........I began wrapping him when I thought of Specialing him, his coat coat was kept about an two inches past the ground & I was always have to trim it to keep it that length....he's the boy in my Avitar.....

[topknot]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

What a great, wonderful time for you.......

I have a boy that I never wrapped until he was 2....gorgeous coat,....he had the run of the house. As a matter of fact I never did anything special with his coat, his topknot was about 16 inches long when I finally cut him down...........I began wrapping him when I thought of Specialing him, his coat coat was kept about an two inches past the ground & I was always have to trim it to keep it that length....he's the boy in my Avitar.....

That is just like one of my girl's coat - growths like a weed. Don't need to do much with it. I keep trimming it all the time. She is in wraps now, only cause it drags the ground. It is easier for her to play and all in wraps.

[yorkie-lover1]

Harveys just touches the floor haha, it seems easier for him to play with his wraps in

[diane boden]

You are so lucky to get a show dog on one CC, Just to say I loved showing when I got involved, its very exciting but extremly nerve wracking, I was terrified the first few times I went in the ring which obviously didn't help my dog. I'm sure you'll soon get the hang of it with the guidence of his original owner. He sounds really well trained, whats his show name? I still read the dog papers so I'll keep a look out for him.

[yorkie-lover1]

Callabrina First Footer. the breeder breeds cavaliers and she had this litter of yorkies and that was it lol, she never bred again.

[Bravo916]

Congratulations on your new boy!! How exciting!

I have to say I agree with Gemy about the leads.

When I put a show leash on I want my dogs to be on top of their game. To them, that leash means they keep their heads up and walk like they are worth a million bucks. In other words, when the lead is on its time to perform.

When I take my boys out for walks I always use a harness over their wrapping jacket. This way they can walk, smell and play without developing any bad habits. They know the harness = time off, so to speak.

My boys have always been pets first. In retrospect, it didnt work out as well as I would have liked it for my older boy--he wasnt food or toy motivated so when he went in the ring he had no drive to perform for me. To him, showing was more of a chore. For my 16month old its another story. He is such an attention hog and food/toy motivated to no end he loved showing and has been known to "make-out" with a few judges in his time!

As for the beach, I say go for it! But if you are going to do it you might as well let them go all the way because you have a good washing/oiling/rewrapping in your future anyways!!

May he always have sand-holes to dig

[yorkie-lover1]

is your yorkie digging in wraps lol. ghow cute! cant wait to take \Harvey lol

were can i get coloured wraps from?

[Bravo916]

ahhh, yes--in wraps (and horns lol)

I stick to black now--they dont look so much like deranged bows LOL

[yorkie-lover1]

awww. black is borning tho lol. i was colours haha, were can i get coloured wraps from? can u get them over the net?

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by yorkie-lover1

awww. black is borning tho lol. i was colours haha, were can i get coloured wraps from? can u get them over the net?

I love black wraps....they aren't as evident.

Show Off has them
as well as Lainee Ltd...... they're sold with matching bands.

[yorkie-lover1]

thank you. when i arrive at a show, do i keep Harvey in wraps until we are set up ect and do they have to be a certain colour?

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by yorkie-lover1

thank you. when i arrive at a show, do i keep Harvey in wraps until we are set up ect and do they have to be a certain colour?

It all depends on what you find easier. Not familiar with the distances you have to travel. What I usually do is bathe at the hotel....do the ironing after I'm set up, but I do put the sides of my dog into scrunchies....just to keep the coat clean from the leg hiesting. But, if you don't bathe every day and put your dog back into wraps after the show, just leave them on until the next day when you get to the show grounds.......The preference is yours as to what works best for your schedule. No, wraps don't have to be a certain color.....That's something that you can have fun with....

At Christmas time I use red and green wraps......halloween I use orange and black wraps....just whatever tickles your imagination.

[diane boden]

In the U'k it tends to be plain white though I dont suppose it matters solong as the colour doesn't run. You can get the paper over the net quite cheaply, just google acid free tissue paper, I got some through e-bay quite cheaply. I wish it had been around when I was showing as I had to go through another exhibitor. You can get the bands over the net too. Over here they're called crackers rather than wraps though, and you might want to look into putting booties on his feet to stop him scratching, though if he has a jacket it may not be neccessary.
This really makes me miss my showing days.