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01-08-2010, 02:25 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mount Ephraim, NJ, USA
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| Looking for a mentor in the SJ/Phila area I'm ready to start absorbing as much info as possible about showing and am looking for a mentor in this process to get my dog started in a few small shows. Anyone either local or not that would be willing to be a mentor via the internet/phone/or in person would be gratefully appreciated. Thanks, Catherine |
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01-08-2010, 02:54 PM | #2 | |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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Mentoring requires someone close to you......some one that lead you every step of the way. Internet or phone will not do it.
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01-08-2010, 02:58 PM | #3 | |
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01-08-2010, 04:08 PM | #4 |
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| Mary, are you allowed to take a dog to the NYC shows if it's not being shown? I would love to take Gidget! To the OP - why don't you go to the Boardwalk KC show in Wildwood in February? It's a small show, but it's interesting and I think you might enjoy it. I'll be there.
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01-08-2010, 04:11 PM | #5 | |
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01-08-2010, 06:41 PM | #6 |
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| You do need to find someone close to you that has been in the breed for many many years, someone who is well established with their own line. Go to as many shows as you can and you will meet the Yorkie breeeder/exhibitors in your area. Take it nice and slow. Do not be in a hurry, enjoy getting to know everyone and once they see you are indeed serious about learning, someone will take you under their wing. Also, there are many wonderful show breeders that you can learn things from, we are always learning from each other, and there is always something new to learn no matter how many years you have been in the breed. Look on the YTCA site to see who is in your area. Yorkshire Terrier Club of America
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01-08-2010, 07:11 PM | #7 |
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| Question about the show in NYC in February... Do breeders bring puppies/young adults for sale? I am searching for a new furbaby! Would love to avoid shipping |
01-09-2010, 05:57 AM | #8 |
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| I, personally, have never seen anyone at the NYC shows with puppies for sale. The only place I have seen that is at my own YTCA puppy match in PA - which is usually just some of us bring our litters to show off and, sometimes, there will be someone interested.
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01-09-2010, 06:18 AM | #9 |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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| I know AKC rules say that you are not to bring unentered dogs on to the show site. So, not a cool thing to do. However, since this is a hotel, and there are hotels rooms, who knows. But, since the show is in close proximity to where several breeders live. You could very well meet one that has pups and it would be close enough for you to drive to their home.
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01-12-2010, 01:27 PM | #10 |
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| Evaluation Can I bring him to the show? I thought most shows prevented outside dogs? Who do you suggest or how do I go about getting him evaluated? |
01-12-2010, 02:07 PM | #11 |
Mardelin Yorkshire Terriers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California
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| Sure you can bring him. Here's where you have to be assertive. After the showing has been completed....go up to an exhibitor/breeder or a handler....or even the YTCA President...ask if there is someone that wouldn't mind evaluating him. Brooklyn will be there, she can help you......PM her or I will
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01-12-2010, 02:21 PM | #12 | |
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* Just not sold this way. To get a puppy from a great reputable breeder there is a long process and interview to go through to make sure the pups get the best homes. There is a lot of responsibility here. * Also not a great idea to bring little ones to shows - good way to get sick. Not taking that risk. Best thing to do is to get to know the breeders/exhibitors at the show and let them get to know you. | |
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01-12-2010, 08:47 PM | #15 |
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| Top Knot...I'll be sure to get some posted tomorrow as they are on my other computer. We actually have two. And while my little Belle is a tiny 4lb ball of kisses, she's not show material. We are working on her dog aggression. She seems to only like my Bowser. Other than being a truly handsome Yorkie (and just like parents of human kids I'm sure you get that biassed opinion all the time) Bowser has always been a very prim and proper prima donna. Even his trainer has said he doesn't walk or run but rather prances with a pert tail and ears and loves to be groomed. He is almost a year and a half...is he too old to get started? Mardelin, if I bring him will he be allowed in the building or will I have to keep him in the hotel or car and ask them to come to me? I'd really like to bring him inside if possible and because we have friends in the area we'd most likely stay with them instead of in the hotel. |
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