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I've yet to show in Florida. Plenty of shows here in the Texas, Oklahoma. Once a year travel to Kansas City, MO and NY for the Specialties there. 3 or 4 day shows work out better, giving you a better chance for finishing your dogs. |
FlDebra - at the show you can also speak to the judge after they are finished judging. Great way to get their opinion - more details and a great way to learn! Some judges are better and know more than others - so be sure to know what their background and knowledge is. And sometimes a handler can be more cost effective - they travel and you can stay home - cost is about the same as if you went. Just make sure you trust and know the handler well. I had one before when I showed in the past and was great. I really trusted her and she was a good friend. :) As far as "Backyard Breeders" go - actions speak louder than words. Watch what they do not just what the person says. SnowWa - sounds like your person is on the right track - but could go farther. Testing is better - you have more proof then that your dogs are okay. It is also worth knowing - feel more confident. Researching lines - is not that hard if there are champions in the line and research should be done. Sounds like she loves her dog! T. |
Most vets do not know our specific breed standards. My vet, and he is great, does not know color or texture and did not know the limit of 7 pounds for our breed standard. They can tell you whether a dog looks healthy, but it would be impossible for them to know the specific breed standard of all dogs. That is why it is important for the breeder to research and know their standard before breeding. T. |
Thanks to Mardelin and Topknot for sharing information. I think the learning curve is going to be long and enjoyable for me. |
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The one thing that amazes me is the astronomical prices that backyard breeders charge for their pets. Most first time yorkie families are not aware that your responsible exhibitor/breeder companion yorky prices are very affordable, and most of the time less that your backyard breeder. The only problem is that most of breed for themselves and only a couple of litters a year, therefore don't always have companion yorkies available. |
Yes, I agree too. Not everyone that shows is reputable or do things as they should. But at least if they show - and do not do what is right - they do get the looks. If you know what I mean. I show for myself - to get a second and third and 4th ... opinion on my dogs and to learn more. Yes, I have also seen some poor reputation of our breed in the ring - poor color, roach backed, wrong coat texture, side winders. But that is up to those owners to enter them. The judges responsiblity is to to pick the one that represents our standard the best. You learn a lot at shows. Not only what you have, but what others have. It is a learning process for everyone. T. |
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Gait is also important. They should walk straight and watch their foot placements. A side winder is one that walks at in angle - usually front legs going away from you. This is one thing the judge is looking for when you walk out and come back, whether it is out and back or the "L" or "Tiangle" formation. T. |
Re:Sidewinder -- Is this something you can train them out of? I am asking because sometimes it seem like my little girl Sadie (2 months old) runs a little sideways but not always. Do they sometimes grow out of it? Is this a fault when it comes to breeding or just a loss of points in judging at a show? I think it was easier thinking only of them as pets. At first I thought she looked a little long-legged but now she seems fine on that count. Then I wondered about silver roots on Ben's head. I will be seeing all sorts of traits and wondering about them. LOL! Luckily, I do not have my heart set on showing and if they turn out to be loving pets only -- that is still a WONDERFUL thing! I absolutely love them! |
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You can also confuse them by changing hands from left to right when you make a turn, then they will walk straight. Do this while training. One of the dogs in my handling classes did this and it worked. T. |
I have also seen owners/handlers hold up so tight on the lead that the dogs front paws doesn't even touch the floor. T. |
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