Barb,

Showing isn't cheap by any means......but, I know you've talked about it being your dream to get back into it......I'd hate to see you not make that dream to come to fruition......and a few years from now sit at ring side kicking yourself in the butt....saying I could of, should of.

Donna, I know all this. Just easier said than done. Just because I can't show that much right now does not mean I can't still go and cheer on my friends occasionally.

Nothing wrong with coming and cheering friends on Barb but you keep saying your gonna get in the ring....Please don't take offense i'm just trying to tell you showing and sitting on the sidelines is two different things, either you are going to do it or not...excuses aren't gonna get you there...I am just being honest here :)

If you've made the effort of getting to the show....well bring your dog with you and get in the ring......

Exactly my point....

Now this isn't directed at you Barb....but just making the point is you can't show and finish a dog by dabbling.

Donna,

Remember the lady that was a member of Bluebonnet....the one that only showed on Saturday's and never on Sunday's and very selective on her shows.....cause she had to be at church and couldn't understand why she couldn't finish her dog......well she's no longer showing and went on to breeding Yorkies to Chi's

Well, you can't finish dogs by not traveling and sitting on the sidelines or just breeding yorkies....either you are going to show or breed can't be any plainer than that...sorry this is blunt but I can't explain it any other way...I can't sugar coat how it is.

I'm sorry if this is blunt and off topic but it bothers me to see people give advice or opinions regarding showing and what it involves when they have very little experience in the ring with yorkies or hasn't shown that much especially when they don't have a champion. This is not directed at anyone but we have to remember that newbies read these posts and should be getting the best advice from more experienced exhibitors and not anyone that just attends occassionally....sorry I'm actually not into sugar coating the truth...and it's up to experienced exhibitors to offer the best advice possible.

Donna

Well, I haven't really had anything ready for the show ring. When the time is right I will get back out there. I have learned a lot just by going to shows and watching.

Donna,

I agree.....our code of ethics and conduct states we are to help the newbies coming up....after all they are who we will be leaving the breed too.

Didn't you buy a bitch from Byrnstar??? Isn't she show worthy? What about the 2 girls you just mentioned? They are old enough to show now. What Mary said was easy...if you are going why not take a yorkie with you and show it? You are there? Just curious is all...

Donna

I bought a male from Brynstar, he is a nice boy but he really messed up his topknot (my fault for not watching it closer) and I am not going to show him until I feel he is ready. I don't have the money to show so that is it. I did not start this thread to start a argument. Sorry if I upset anyone. I think everyone missed to whole point.

I don't think that anyone missed the point on Sportsman Like Conduct.......It's what should be practiced in any Sport and by everyone....however, that is in a perfect world and doesn't always happen.

No one is starting an arguement.....but, on several threads you've stated that you want to get back into the ring and there are those that are here willing to help you.......If it's about the money, well that's another story and very well understood, no other excuses are necessary. You can't do it, you can't do it.......but, if you can get to a show to watch, save up that extra $28 x 2 and enter your dog......get in there and be part of the excitement that I know that you want to be part of......I can hear it in your posts.

Mary is right nobody missed the point of the thread :) No arguments just that we are trying to help you and if you don't have the money there is nothing you can do but as Mary pointed out if you can drive to the show and you know you are wanting to go even if you end up not going save the entry fee money it's not that expensive in your area to enter a show :) and if your going anyway why not enter?
Also, breeding yorkies isn't a cheap endeavor either....if not more expensive than showing in my humble opinion...

Donna

I think this thread got confused with the Good Ole Buddy System
If you are talking about Singling out/Shunning people that is not Sportmanship
Good Ole Buddy System is what you girls are talking about.

BJH sorry your thread got hijacked, that seems to be the buddy system at its best!

The tread did get a bit off topic. But, we all have Barb's best interest at heart.

You're very new and there's a lot of history with all of us....we know each other personally and are YT friends......all of us.....and the attempt is to get Barb back in the ring........If Barb has a problem with us she knows how to take care of herself and tell us off, she's done it before as we all have.

I did post a few posts back that I went off topic and said sorry...

Yes, Mary and I do know each other personally as we showed together when she lived in Texas and we happen to be friends on Yt and yes it is an attempt to get Barb back in the ring and that's it :) Ditto on what Mary said :)

Back on Topic :)
 

This thread got me to thinking.....To the spectors that come and watch the show and it seems there is no congratulations going on as I think I said in a previous post a lot of it's done back at the set up, hotel, at dinner ect...I know when I show I'm not watching hardly any of the other classes because I am concentrating on my own dog that I'm showing. I do congratulate while in the ring on those who win because I was taught it was professional and sportmans like and it's the right thing to do :)
I know at times I can personally seem rude and down right mean or nasty but it's only when someone has crossed a line, treated a friend badly ( I do stand behind my friends ). I admit if anyone says anything wrong about my family, dogs, friends yeah I can be down right mean and nasty but I always have a reason behind what I do :) I'm not just that way for the sake of it. All you have to do is ask why I said this or that and I'd be happy to tell ya :) I'm really a nice person LOL but yes can be blunt but that's me :)
But all in all what we've discussed in this thread is what happens with our great group here in our area! Once the competition is over it's really what we do and that is enjoy the company, the laughs the wins the loses and just have fun! We always discuss our yorkies and what joy they have brought us and how much fun we are having and plan our next shows. I love the group we show with because we are all in this for the love of the breed and we all have the same passion and love for yorkies :)

Donna

Donna, you are so right! This is a great area with lots of fun people that are very passionate about their Yorkies and their friends. (As it should be!)

You know, I can't speak for around the country as I show mostly in the Tx/OKC area but I'm happy to say that we do have a GREAT GROUP here!!! I fondly remember this past July in San Antonio a group of us just sat out poolside in the evening after a long day of showing and had a blast!!! Some went swimming and the rest of us just sat out chit chatting! We really had fun! We talked about everything under the sun from kids, dogs, family ect...it was a very relaxing evening with friends and yes competors :) We did that a couple of nights that week! It was great!
And I would stand up for any of those that were there in a heart beat if anything bad were said about them and yea probably be b.t..y about it because they are great friends!!! Love them!

Donna

Now dang it Donna, you're making me homesick.......quit it.

I know what you mean Mary and I have never lived in TX/OK. But have made great frineds there and wish I lived closer. :D

You know I was born and raised in California....I left kicking and a screaming.....but now, Texas is where I call home.........

The socialization part is the 2nd reason I love showing.......even when you travel out of your area and meet up with exhibitors you haven't seen for a year......what fun & friendship.

I have only been to 2 shows this year as a spectator and i have to say i have seen everybody congratulate one another. My eyes got all watery when Carree won with Paxton at the Dallas show man that was so exciting and everybody congratulated her, beautiful sight really. I really look forward to attending more shows and someday get the guts to go out in the ring myself.

Myra

I don't mean to make ya homesick honey but I guess I had to make a point that sportsmanship isn't dead and friendships are made! We stick up for each other and yes there are times when there can be a conflict with one or another but we resolve it in an adult manner and move on and get over it :)

Tina, wish you did live closer we'd all have a blast!!! Like I said, we had the best time in SA that week! Poolside chats were fun and the evening was nice it wasn't hot even in July sitting poolside LOL!

OMGosh I was so excited for Carree!!! That was an awesome win for her and Paxton!!! And then on Sunday when Kathy Lynch won with Billy her puppy OMGosh again another happy moment I was honored to share in!!!! Both days were so exciting!!!
Hope you are able to attend more shows Myra!!!

I agree Mary, like in Memphis this year! It was good to see those that do not live in my area and the fun and socialization that we did! It was GREAT!! It was GREAT catching up, enjoying the company!

That was heartwarming to hear everyone cheer for her.....

I also, remember Jessica winning WB at the OK City Specialty.......we were all so excited....everyone was whooping and hollering.

For those that don't know Jessica is Trish Kulessa's granddaughter.....who grew up in the ring.....we've watched Jessica travel with her grandmother since she was tiny, and the first time she entered the ring......at the age of 9......She's now 13.....Now how's that for an accomplishment Winner's Bitch at a Specialty.

OMGosh that was so exciting to watch!!!! Jessica is a natural and her grandmother was beaming with pride that day! That was such a wonderful moment to be able to share in!! See...sportsmanship isn't dead :)

I remember the judge thinking Jessica sure had a big family cheering for her..lol and she did... all of us!