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MaddiesMommie · 11-25-2010, 01:07 PM

I just had to post how pleased I was that as the Yorkie was being shown, the announcer stated there was no such thing as a 'teacup' and this term is often used to sell smaller yorkies. Also, when you purchase smaller Yorkies, you may be getting into more health problems.

I don't know how many people were watching, being that it is Thanksgiving, but it was still nice to see this information shared with the public.

MaddiesMommie · 11-25-2010, 01:09 PM

Soemthing I am skeptical of, however, according to the Purina ProPlan commercials, most show dogs are fed this food. Is this true?

jmdt · 11-25-2010, 04:26 PM

I'm not sure! But how did the yorkie do? I was watcing it while I was cooking then my 21 yr old son woke up ane it has been football ever since. I was waiting to see the yorkies.

LuvTaycieGirl · 11-25-2010, 05:06 PM

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I'm not sure! But how did the yorkie do? I was watcing it while I was cooking then my 21 yr old son woke up ane it has been football ever since. I was waiting to see the yorkies.

The yorkie placed 4th. He was beautiful!

LuvTaycieGirl · 11-25-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MaddiesMommie

Soemthing I am skeptical of, however, according to the Purina ProPlan commercials, most show dogs are fed this food. Is this true?

I wondered this as well. I also know if Purina is sponsering the event they are going to push you to buy it. I am not a fan a purina personally. I also have have watched the dog shows that are sponsered by Euckanuba, again I am not a fan either. I just think its a selling gimic, who knows if the breeders use it. Maybe they do, hopefully they don't.

Mardelin · 11-25-2010, 05:14 PM

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The yorkie placed 4th. He was beautiful!

Jack looked great and beautifully presented by Vicki Meadows. She does an exceptional job in grooming him. Nice that he took a Group 4. It's so rare that yorkies place in the Group ring.....

Mardelin · 11-25-2010, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by LuvTaycieGirl

I wondered this as well. I also know if Purina is sponsering the event they are going to push you to buy it. I am not a fan a purina personally. I also have have watched the dog shows that are sponsered by Euckanuba, again I am not a fan either. I just think its a selling gimic, who knows if the breeders use it. Maybe they do, hopefully they don't.

You'd be surprised how many breeder/exhibitors (maybe not a majority of yorkie breeder/exhibitors) feed Purina and Eukanuba.

Britster · 11-25-2010, 07:13 PM

I've heard that a lot of breeders and show people feed Purina and Eukanuba. But I also heard they get a lot of free stuff from them, like breeder's specials, buy one bag get another free, etc. Things like that. So I'm sure they are pushed to feed and support their foods. Or they simply honestly don't know any better.

And I did not catch the dog show today - but glad they said that about Yorkies!

OwnedByJezebel · 11-25-2010, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MaddiesMommie

I just had to post how pleased I was that as the Yorkie was being shown, the announcer stated there was no such thing as a 'teacup' and this term is often used to sell smaller yorkies. Also, when you purchase smaller Yorkies, you may be getting into more health problems.

I don't know how many people were watching, being that it is Thanksgiving, but it was still nice to see this information shared with the public.

Yes, I noticed that they pointed out that there is no such thing as a "teacup," and also highlighted the potential health problems. That was a real surprise, especially given the very short amount of time they had to discuss the Yorkie, that they chose to devote the time to those facts. Maybe someone in the parent breed club (YTCA) had a say in what would be discussed should the YT be given camera time during the show. Whatever the reason, kuddos!

Brooklynn · 11-25-2010, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by OwnedByJezebel

Yes, I noticed that they pointed out that there is no such thing as a "teacup," and also highlighted the potential health problems. That was a real surprise, especially given the very short amount of time they had to discuss the Yorkie, that they chose to devote the time to those facts. Maybe someone in the parent breed club (YTCA) had a say in what would be discussed should the YT be given camera time during the show. Whatever the reason, kuddos!

Every breed winner is given an information sheet and the owner or handler will fill out the information sheet and they use that when they talk about the dog....but the announcers are usually pretty up on what each breed is about. The handler of the yorkie is a YTCA member and I'm sure she put on the information sheet what she wanted said about the yorkie.

AMD · 11-25-2010, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Brooklynn

Every breed winner is given an information sheet and the owner or handler will fill out the information sheet and they use that when they talk about the dog....but the announcers are usually pretty up on what each breed is about. The handler of the yorkie is a YTCA member and I'm sure she put on the information sheet what she wanted said about the yorkie.

Kuddos!
Too bad I missed it.

chattiesmom · 11-25-2010, 08:31 PM

I missed the show, but my friend/neighbor/mentor recorded it so I'll get to watch it later. Jack is absolutely spectatular and Vicki is one of the most gracious ladies I have met. Even though she is all business when it comes to Jack, Vicki is always willing to answer questions and give pointers. I was fortunate to have spent a couple of evenings with her and Jack last month while she was showing in Atlanta. It was a real treat to get to watch Jack relaxing with the other furkids while visiting with Vicki, Anna and Judy and Liza.

Sometimes it is hard for me to really believe that two Jack pups will be coming to my house in the near future. WOWSIE! Can't wait!!!! I get to visit them several times a week -- it is so fun watching them grow and develop.

I agree that it was absolutely wonderful that the announcer provided the truth about "teacups", just think of the millions of folks that were exposed

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kdhawks · 11-25-2010, 09:24 PM

If you missed the show, you can watch it on NBC's website! The National Dog Show- NBC Sports

It's split into group segments, so it's kind of a pain to piece together, but I love that they made it available online!

Brooklynn · 11-25-2010, 09:32 PM

Most I know dont' feed Purina except for handlers that get free food from the companies! Most exhibitors I know do not feed Purina, some Euk or Royal Canine but I know more that do not feed that...more and more are going with the no grain foods

Lisa and Pic · 11-26-2010, 02:54 AM

I loved watching the recorded version last night, after I came home from Thanksgiving festivities. Jack, the Yorkie, looked beautiful and so glad he came in fourth. Did I hear that he is the #1 Yorkie in points this year?

11-25-2010, 04:26 PM	#3
jmdt YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island, NY USA Posts: 3,498	I'm not sure! But how did the yorkie do? I was watcing it while I was cooking then my 21 yr old son woke up ane it has been football ever since. I was waiting to see the yorkies. __________________ Coco, Pebbles, Trixie, and Wally LOVE MY BABIES!!

11-25-2010, 07:13 PM	#8
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	I've heard that a lot of breeders and show people feed Purina and Eukanuba. But I also heard they get a lot of free stuff from them, like breeder's specials, buy one bag get another free, etc. Things like that. So I'm sure they are pushed to feed and support their foods. Or they simply honestly don't know any better. And I did not catch the dog show today - but glad they said that about Yorkies! __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

11-25-2010, 08:31 PM	#12
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	I missed the show, but my friend/neighbor/mentor recorded it so I'll get to watch it later. Jack is absolutely spectatular and Vicki is one of the most gracious ladies I have met. Even though she is all business when it comes to Jack, Vicki is always willing to answer questions and give pointers. I was fortunate to have spent a couple of evenings with her and Jack last month while she was showing in Atlanta. It was a real treat to get to watch Jack relaxing with the other furkids while visiting with Vicki, Anna and Judy and Liza. Sometimes it is hard for me to really believe that two Jack pups will be coming to my house in the near future. WOWSIE! Can't wait!!!! I get to visit them several times a week -- it is so fun watching them grow and develop. I agree that it was absolutely wonderful that the announcer provided the truth about "teacups", just think of the millions of folks that were exposed . __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

11-25-2010, 09:24 PM	#13
kdhawks Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,359	If you missed the show, you can watch it on NBC's website! The National Dog Show- NBC Sports It's split into group segments, so it's kind of a pain to piece together, but I love that they made it available online! __________________ katy&levi

11-25-2010, 09:32 PM	#14
Brooklynn Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 4,280	Most I know dont' feed Purina except for handlers that get free food from the companies! Most exhibitors I know do not feed Purina, some Euk or Royal Canine but I know more that do not feed that...more and more are going with the no grain foods __________________ Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers www.brooklynnyorkies.com

11-25-2010, 01:07 PM	#1
MaddiesMommie LoveMy2 Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 4,060	National Dog Show 2010 I just had to post how pleased I was that as the Yorkie was being shown, the announcer stated there was no such thing as a 'teacup' and this term is often used to sell smaller yorkies. Also, when you purchase smaller Yorkies, you may be getting into more health problems. I don't know how many people were watching, being that it is Thanksgiving, but it was still nice to see this information shared with the public.

11-25-2010, 01:09 PM	#2
MaddiesMommie LoveMy2 Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 4,060	Soemthing I am skeptical of, however, according to the Purina ProPlan commercials, most show dogs are fed this food. Is this true?

11-26-2010, 02:54 AM	#15
Lisa and Pic ♥ Piccolo & Vivi ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14,311	I loved watching the recorded version last night, after I came home from Thanksgiving festivities. Jack, the Yorkie, looked beautiful and so glad he came in fourth. Did I hear that he is the #1 Yorkie in points this year? __________________ Lisa, Dixie, and Jazzy (RIP Piccolo and Vivi)