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First Dog Show Went to my first real dog show this week in Ridgefield, Washington and loved it. Met some beautiful dogs and some beautiful show people. It is all very overwhelming but I am ready to go for it. I am an "all in" kind of gal so me and the baby are jumping into the deep end. Hope we won't be swimming with sharks, lol. We will be entering our first dog show in January coincidentally on Mia's 6 month birthday. Just planning to have fun and soak up all the information I can like a sponge and will try to do better and better at each show. Will keep you all posted with all of our crazy adventures as we go. Still can't call my sweet princess a bitch and was told I would not be a real show person until I can so I will keep you updated on how that goes too. |
That's awesome to hear! Thanks for the experience sharing. Sounds like it could be a little addictive. :) This is the pup you purchased from Deb Sillers of Amazing Yorkies in Oregon? That's wonderful! I wish you all the best! |
Very exciting! Have fun! |
I hope it is a good experience for you and Mia. Good luck. |
I wish you all the luck in the world for your first show. If anything the experience is just gonna be a fun one for you so have a great time, Im glad you enjoyed the dog show and it has inspired you to try your hand at it |
I want to wish you the best of luck in your showing adventure. It should be lots of fun. I do hope you share pictures of her soon. |
Good Luck, have fun and best of all, get those blue ribbons! :-) My son and I are in 4-H and we show sheep, lambs, chickens, ducks and rabbits... we even go to the big ARBA rabbit shows.... remember to bring your own water from home for the puppy, different cities can have different tasting water, snacks for the puppy and you, and of all things, just have fun!!! |
Sounds amazing. Very happy you had such fun. Good luck. |
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How wonderful for you! Will you be showing her, "handling" her yourself (not sure of the terminology)? It will be exciting to follow your progress and hear about all of your adventures. I admire and respect your bravery at trying something for the first time! Have great fun! |
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This is amazing. Have you learned how to groom a show coat? I know that is a major hurdle when dealing with the long haired show dog. All that wrapping.:confused: I grew up helping my relatives that were into showing dogs but they did not breed Yorkies or any small dogs. I learned enough about the business to know I was not cut out for it. Later I decided to show Himalayan cats and that was an experience in itself. A lot of work but a lot of love as well. But showing both cats and dogs can be a high competition "hobby." There are people that want to win at all costs. There are also some very fine people who do their best for the breed. It takes a while to distinguish who is who. It sounds like you have a great mentor so I hope you stick close to her and learn all you can. Best of wishes to your and your show girl! |
oooh, I wish you luck :D I can imagine you'll get all kinds of tips or learn what's great for coat shine and manageability :D |
Good luck! |
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No. I have not learned how to groom a show coat. I am "learning" but from what I can see, it is very very complicated and may be over my head. What I have learned so far is to never never never let the groomer cut my girls' hair. I told her that and swear she still snuck in a few snips. So next time, I might stay and watch her like a hawk. I have also learned to groom a little myself each and every day. At this point just wanting her to learn that grooming is pleasant and will be happening forever so she might as well relax and enjoy the attention. Don't even get me started on wrapping. That looks way too overwhelming but I am going to study my heart out and cross that bridge when I absolutely have to. I personally, hate the entire look of those hideous wraps. Showing may or may not be for me. Set myself a 5 year goal of giving it 100% effort and then will make the decision of whether to keep on. I have been talking to tons of people and can really see that some love it and some hate it. No idea which of those two camps I will fall into. |
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My best advise would be to go to some shows with someone who is showing a Yorkie. Watch and learn. You need to learn the tricks of the trade for growing out a good show coat, not to mention the show ring ins and outs. Hopefully, your mentor has directed you to some good reading material about the subject but there is nothing like actual hands on experience for learning how to groom and handle. There are also shows for people trying to get their dogs experience in the ring. They are not official shows that rack up points, just for experience for young dogs and owners. Your local club will have a calendar of events. |
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Good luck and besides what has been said about the grooming just remember to always have fun and no matter what happens in the ring win or lose keep it positive for your pup . |
[QUOTE=MyFairLacy;4511380]You definitely should not take a show dog to a groomer, unless they show a coated breed themselves. Pet groomers do not understand correct products and techniques for keeping a show coat. They will use cheaper shampoos (sometimes even dawn), slicker brushes, and may trim hair where it shouldn't be. Keeping a show puppy groomed isn't very difficult as the trimming is minimal. You will need to learn how to shave and trim the tips of the ears and shave in between the paw pads & trim around the feet. As your puppy gets older, sometimes the bottom of the coat may need to be trimmed up a bit or some stray hairs on the face, but someone can show you that as your puppy grows. Then when in full coat, you'll have to learn how to trim the bottom of the coat so that it doesn't impede the movement of the dog. But I really encourage you to NOT take your dog to a groomer, ever. Bathe & trim your dog yourself.[/QUOTE] Unless they are a show groomer and in specific for Yorkies...:) |
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