I still say there was no need to post such a post on this thread.....your problems should have been handled over the phone......not here.

what is the typical outfit to wear to a Dog Show? I mean, is there like a guidelines on that?

you are right
 

I was just really upset that this was that person and I am not going to say anything else I have apoligized I should not have said anything but it really upset me when I thought this was the Amber from Salt Lake City Utah one of the people she scamed was a friend. for the record I did try and call her several times she had called me and I was trying to contact her back and we where in and out of the area and my phone was not working but I do not need to explain myself again I am so sorry if I have offended anyone.

Ok! To answer your question.....and it's going to be a bit windy.

Dog Showing is a sport. There are some guidelines. Men, slacks, shirt, tie and jacket. Women, skirts, dresses, slacks....jackets....nice business attire. However, you must remember that you dress to show off your dog.....not distracting from it's presentation. Colors that show off it's color/structure. You are the back drop for your dog....flowy skirts are a detractent. No dangly flashy, loud sounding jewelery......there are pieces of jewelery that can be used to show off your dogs attributes...but, will explain that later. Shoes should be flat, comfortable, with no sound. You don't want your dog or anyone elses dog to be spoofed by your shoes making noise.

When trying on your clothes that your purchasing for the ring. Bend; look at your behind in the mirror......kneel and get up and make sure you aren't providing a different show.....

You will find the simpler, tailored clothes and hairstyles are best, you won't have much time for yourself, after getting a dog ready....so you want your clothes to be attractive, wrinkle proof, and long lasting.....


OF THE HUNDREDS OF YORKIE BREEDERS I KNOW, NONE OF THEM WOULD EVER ADVERTISE PUPPIES ON WEB SITES SERVERS LIKE YORKIETALK USES.
The very best of breeders have waiting lists for their puppies and therefore have no need to ever advertise puppies for sale. Also good reputable breeders will not ship puppies to people they've never met.

That's not to disparage YorkieTalk since they have no control over the ads that appear on the advertising banners. Their only control would be to spend money for server space that doesn't use advertising to supplement the cost of the service.

So its ok to wear dress slacks? I am 6ft tall and most dresses are just too short on me! I really dont want to offer a different kind of show! LOL!

Absolutely, it's about the only thing I wear. With a sweater, blouse (dependent on the Season) and a jacket that covers my bum......

Actually slacks have pockets and belt loops, great for attaching bait bags.....stuffing things in.....squeeker toys, little spray bottles of this and that and of course your brush pushed into your belt.....

Some of the great old time breeders still wear skirts, it was what was acceptable and what they were taught when they first started out. You see Doreen Hubbard and Lorraine Hayes in skirts all the time.....I for one don't have great legs like they do....and I'm not very graceful getting up from my knees.

OF THE HUNDREDS OF YORKIE BREEDERS I KNOW, NONE OF THEM WOULD EVER ADVERTISE PUPPIES ON WEB SITES SERVERS LIKE YORKIETALK USES.
The very best of breeders have waiting lists for their puppies and therefore have no need to ever advertise puppies for sale. Also good reputable breeders will not ship puppies to people they've never met.

:thumbup::thumbup: So very true!!:thumbup: JMO, i would question a breeder that did advertise, there are so many with great websites, it makes you wonder WHY they even need to advertise them to begin with, if they are the best of the best....WORD OF MOUTH IS THE BEST ADVERTISING and it's FREE????:cool::cool: Just saying, JMO!!!

Ok, are colors important? I mean, should i wear light colors or dark?? Which seem to be better? My aunt is a seemstress and I am going to have her make me a nice pant suit...

I usually always wear slacks with an easy comfortable shirt and then a jacket. This way I can take the jacket off while getting my dog/s ready for the ring. It does tend to get warm in the grooming area. So you need to be able to be confortable, but nicely done. Here is a photo of one of my outfits. Hmmm... got to do something with that double chin when I look down. Oh, yea - wear comfortable flat shoes. That is one thing - I cannot find pretty... comfortable flat shoes. But at least we all look the same in the shoe department. You can tell a newbie if they show up in heels. LOL!

It's all dependent on the color of your yorkie....dark steel blue or on the lighter side....you want to show off the dog......I try not to wear red slacks because at times it casts red onto the dogs coat.....I tend to stay with black slacks and colored tops....no prints....Again always remember you are a back drop for the dog....you want to call as little attention to yourself......the dog should appear to be doing it all alone. And remember when your dog wins....you will be having pictures taken on a table....so your dog will be at your chest level.....color is important to remember

Light colors tend to get dirty fast, since the show areas can be dusty and lots of dog hair. I like black, red shirt with dark jacket, and just go this brown outfit, since it fits. Normally I do not like brown.

Ok so if I get like a black suit, and just wear different colored pretty shirts with it thats ok?

Tina, I've found Etigne Shoes-Don't know if you have a Stien Mart....but they're sold there. Soft leather....flat, flat....Now I do have a pair of Sesto Meducci shoes, that I've had forever...that I wear too.....I very rarely change my shoes....Have a pair of egg crates....great shoes...but, not that pretty. The ones I hate are those darn garden looking shoes that they're wearing now.....The only time I get fancy is a Specialty or New York

Great, black, gray, tan.....just as long as you are showing off your dog. If your dog has a dark steel blue coat....black doesn't happen to show of the dog's topline very well....switch to gray. The only person that could wear white always look like a lady and keep clean was Roberta Rothenbach.

thank you all for answering my questions! I will look at getting a couple different colors

Well, Roberta was such a classy lady. She could stay clean in a huricane. she always looked great!

Suggestion, don't pay a lot for your show clothes.....they do take a beating.

What I really would be concentrating on is obtaining your equipment, little by little....The cost of your show dog is not going to be cheap....so, it'll be a bit easier if you have most of your equipment out of the way....

She sure could......always looked great.

I always wear a black or brown skirt but mostly a black skirt and I love to wear different color tops! My fav top is a black with blue and white flowers with turqouise :) I also love my white jacket that I got several months ago :)
I wear some ugly black shoes and on the search for a new pair LOL...I do wear a small heel at specialities and New York. I hardly ever wear pants unless it's really cold outside LOL...I was taught by the old time exhibitors to always wear a skirt and I kicked and screamed until I gave in and now I always wear one and actually showing dogs or weddings is the only time I wear a skirt or suit LOL

My aunt is going to sew them for me. She's a professional tailor. Makes it nice when i need formal wear!

Just thought I would comment on this because of all of the people on here bashing Susie. First off, none of you on here bashing her know her personally, so there is no reason to go saying things about her that are not true. She is very cautious about where her puppies go, and there have been some very concerning questions raised about the person that is wanting to buy this puppy from her. This person may or may not be who she says she is, but if she isn't, then at least Susie is not the one making the wrong choice here. She is only doing what is best for her puppy.

She has helped mentor me more than anyone I know, and has become a great friend to me in the process. She never has problems finding homes for her puppies, and she is not pushy like some of you are saying. Just because she advertises some of them on yorkietalk does not mean she is not a reputable breeder. Everyone handles their show prospects in different ways, and it just so happens that Susie does like to give people an honest chance. Everyone that has gotten into showing has had to start somewhere. If you are not given a chance at things in life, you will never succeed.

All I have to say is that Susie and I have talked & worked things out between us, so you don't need to keep bringing it up. I NEVER bashed her, I defended myself because SHE came on HERE and was saying bad things about me because I didn't buy one of her puppies. Someone suggested I might be some person named Amber who is apparently scamming people, but I am Brittani and I happily showed her a copy of my Drivers License AT MY SUGGESTION to prove I was who I said I was. But like everyone has said, this is NOT the place or the way to deal with this. So please, stop bringing it up!

END OF DISCUSSION!

KEEP bringing it up? This is the first time I have said anything on this subject :confused: There were people on here bashing her and it disturbed me because I know her very well. There is nothing wrong with standing up for someone you believe in..........:idontknow

I am glad you guys were able to work things out. I watched Susie and her dogs at the show in Louisville. They are very nice. Not only did her Stringer male win Winner's dog in the speciality but she was showing an adorable little girl in the puppy class for the very first time. i don't think Susie was trying to push the puppy off on you as you say because I was holding my breath here while you were trying to decide. i was next in line for him. I am getting that puppy and he will be in his first show in July when he is old enough. I respect your choice not to discusss this any longer so I will not be saying anything else about it. I wish you luck in the show ring. Mary is right. Don't pay a lot for your show clothese because they do take a beating. Gather your equipment first as suggested. Wait until you get ready to start showing then hit a few nice consignment shops.

I really suggest you go over the posts....no one was bashing her....This is a thread about finding a show yorkie....questions were being answered geared to that. Nothing was said until said person came out and actually outted herself on who the OP was considering getting a puppy from. Sue as you call her, came on bashing the OP poster. Which made us all wonder what her motives were....was she angry because the OP decided not to obtain said puppy? Who knows, the rest of us kept the thread on track and will continue to do so.

I talked about show clothes hehehehehehehe! I'm trying not to be confrontational anymore (yeah right) LOL

glad I made ya laugh Connie!! I've been in a good mood lately LOL! and feisty hehehe

At that will last how long?:p

I'm pretty sure not very long LOL