Anyone showing in Louisville next week?
 

I was thinking about going to the Louisville show next week to watch for a little while, but not sure what day. Are there any YT'ers that are planning to enter? I would love to watch you in action!!! .... If not, does anyone know what day would be best to go?
Thanks!

I was suppose to go but I missed the entry. There is a Yorkshire Terrier Specialty one day.

Does anyone know what day it is?

Anyone??
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Sorry, I forgot ya... I think it is Weds. I will double check and let you know.

You are going to see some great dogs. My dear friend, Jan will have Highland Watch Me Fly Boys In the Bred By class. If you want to chat with some of the exhibitors you should try to find her after she shows. Before she shows, she will be busy grooming.

Hey Laurie, Are you going to Louisville this weekend or Hilton Head?

Here is a link to Onofrio's closed shows:
http://www.onofrio.com/execpgm/index?index=JP

Just scroll down to the shows in Louisville,KY and click on the ones you are interested in and then click on judging program an it will tell you the time that the Yorkies are going to be shown. It sounds like fun. If you go be sure to take pictures to share with us.

Neither one. I am entered in Hilton Head but I am going to Frankin, TN to pick up a dog. There is suppose to be 5 inches of snow there by morning. That is going to be fun drive!

You're so crazy!! Be very careful. Send me a pic of your new boys when you can.

Thanks!

Its Wed..
 

See you there!


Franklin.....close by....have not gotten any snow yet...:) ?Are you picking up a Yorkie in Franklin???

Are you going to Franklin? I am picking up a Yorkie on the way and a Maltese in Franklin.

I am really hoping there is no snow. The Weather Channel is saying 90% tonght and 70% tomorrow.

I was suppose to go to a show in Jan and the Forecast was 90% chance of snow so we stayed home. We didn't even get a flurry.

That's cause you stayed home!!

L, Rose and I didn't run into any bad weather other than rain coming out of Franklin today but we had a teeny tiny bit of ice here at home. Supposed to get a bunch tonight. We left today as soon as the yorkies were shown. But, all the Nashville news was giving lots of show and people were pulling out the show left and right.

Did you enjoy your first AKC show? How did you do today?

I was wanting to go to this show and enter Prize in it, but it is too soon after my litter was whelped so staying home. I have several friends that will be. Take lots of pictures and share!!

T.

NO, I didn't enjoy it at all. Too many professional handlers and too many noses stuck up in the air. Not a chance with the likes of Kirsten McGregor and Bob Owens but at least they didn't have puppies. They just kind of sat with Anna Stringer and shared teir private jpkes. You can imagine what the jokes were. But, we took second Friday. There were four dark puppies. The girl that beat me was just like my girl. They could have been twins except she was larger and SHE trotted good. My gal decided to lay down and put her face between her paws and roll her eyes at the judge. When he got ready to circle us, he looked at me and asked me if I thought she would follow the other dog. She did but on her one to one, she wouldn't even go back to the judge. But, he just laughed and NO dark dogs were DQ'd altho Andi said she was the one that had her other puppy DQ'd a couple of months ago because it too light.

OMG...I cannot believe it
 

I forgot the show in Franklin!!!! Dahhhhhhhh

Oh lordie....I have to see what time they show today.....and Sunday....

Quick anyone know, it takes me forever to find out with my dial up...:D

Darn, darn, darn
 

I hate dial up.......I hate dial up......


Where is everyone??????? Help!!! I cannot get into the list to find out what time the Yorkies show today!!!!!

Can someone look for me?????PLEASE!!!!!:eek:

Yorkies are showing at 10:50 in ring 13. Supposed to be 22 but a lot of people left yesterday and the ones coming in today probably couldn't make it. They were giving 6-10 inches snow for last night and today for that area. people were getting out of Dodge. Tomorrow, yorkies show at 10:35 in ring 13. 19 yorkies supposed to be there.

I tryed but it said the file is damaged and could not be repaired. Hopefully someone has this info.

I love you guys!!!!
 

Ok...10:30....I think I can make it!!!

We only have 2 inches here in Rockvale....unless there it a ton more in Franklin, there should not be a problem...


Thanks again for the info.....I love you!!!!:thumbup:

Try to be patient Dee, it takes time to get to know people and for them to come to trust you. After they have seen you around for a while and see that you are serious and sincere about this they will open up. Don't worry about Kirsten, she really isn't a snob, she'll talk to you if you approach her. I got her talking once and was really surprised how much she opened up. She's in a weird position right now and is definitely standoffish. If you ask her and wait for the right time she will evaluate your dog for you but be prepared for complete honesty and straightforwardness. She knows her yorkies and I don't know if anyone can groom better but she's not one to beat around the bush. If you're not feeling thick skinned, don't ask. Find another newbie that you can learn with and enjoy your dog. Judges can be alot of help, they are usually very supportive of newcomers. I got my feelings hurt my first show too, I also got my first point. You take the bad with the good, and you learn.

There are shows in Louisville this coming week starting on 3/12 with the Ohio Valley Yorkshire Terrier Club and the all breed shows will be 3/13 through 3/16. Maybe you could make one of those.

She had about four different breeds she was showing and about eight to ten dogs of all kinds. That surprised me. She left a yorkie in the grooming noose while she was showing her Westies. I kept my eye on the dog (we were set up close to her) because the dog kept trying to figure out a way to get down. I held my breath until Kirsten came back. I am considering doing the Clarksville show. It is a two day show and I was told that most of the pro's won't do a two day show. not sure yet if I will fool with it. i might just wait until July. We have three UKC shows in Kentucky, July, August and November.

FYI - Actually the pros do the two days or more shows. It is wiser to do the multiply days shows.
T.

I remember dial up. I am going and I tried to check ringtimes but the info has disappeared and it has been moved to the results page. Maybe Dee can check her catalog for us. Is there snow in TN?

I have been showing dogs for many years. I decided I wanted a YT and called around until I found the one I wanted, had it shipped and tried to learn to groom by looking at pic in magazines. I was at ringside my first show and I walked up to Kirsten (I had no idea who she was) and told her I had never shown this breed and would she please take a look at my topknot. She said that it was a good topknot for a beginner but I needed to do a couple of things differently tomorrow and told me how. She was very nice to me.

Remember these professionals are just that professionals - they are working.
I don't blame them if they don't take time to stop and chat and join me for lunch. Have you seen how many dogs these people have under their care? It is amazing to see them after the shows exercising, feeding and grooming all those dogs. I will say one thing for Kirsten - she is one of the few that I see taking time to play and show true affections to all of those dogs.

Dee - you have picked the #2 breed in the AKC. This is a hard breed to be successful in. My last AKC show I went all weekend without even getting a placement. It was not because I have a bad dog - Deuce is a lovely dog. The rings are full of good dogs. My boy Guy finished in 4 shows with a handler (before I owned him); Deuce is just as nice and I have shown him for over a year and he still needs 2 points. If you decide to show dogs do it for sheer love of the breed and to enjoy the time with famliy and friends. Know that you will lose more than you will win and remember that your day will come. You will win and the thrill of it will make you come back for more!

I just talked to someone showing Maltese and they said it was a problem getting judges to the show. The show is still going on but running late. The person told me that they were replacing judges that could not get there. I am skeptical - if there is a judge change, you can ask for a refund of entry fee. Clubs don't like to refund entry fees.

I have my Parka and snow boot and heading West!!!