Where are the stickies??

[bjh]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

I will say that I am mentoring a couple of people right now. One doesn't have my breeding but, approached me via a PM. We met and we've been working together for about a year. She's entered her boy in her's and his first dog show this weekend. I'll be attending with her to show her the ins and outs and groom her boy.

Mary, I think that is wonderful. I hope she does well. I know she has worked so hard leading up to this. Will you be coming to any Texas shows anytime this year or next?

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by yorkielady06

First of all it is not that I do not have the "where with all to attend dog shows" it is that I have a disability that limits my driving and walking. I want to do the prep work and hand my dog over to a handler ringside. I have attended shows years ago but have not been in some years due to raising human kids and working full time. I have have the time and want to put the "effort" into it. I just am not able to get to the shows and mentors that are hours away, it has nothing to do with my not putting in the effort.
I have done some homework and I need to do alot more. That was why I came to this section and began looking. I just wanted to know why no stickies with some general information to start out. I just did not realize that that question would lead to that?? guess I should not be surprised...

Like I said, anyone can request a certain thread be made a sticky, and anyone can feel free to sort through all the advice given on this forum and find what they think are the best or most through threads on any given subject, and request that they be made stickies. You can also write you own. On the other hand, I can fully understand why some people don't want to make it "too easy," once something is made a sticky, some people might think that's all they need to know about that. For example, Here's a thread on reading material, if someone thinks it's a good thread, they can request it be made a sticky, or placed in the library. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/bre...ggestions.html

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by bjh

Mary, I think that is wonderful. I hope she does well. I know she has worked so hard leading up to this. Will you be coming to any Texas shows anytime this year or next?

Got my plane reservations and will arrive on September 7th for Bluebonnet. My new little girl in tow.

[bjh]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Got my plane reservations and will arrive on September 7th for Bluebonnet. My new little girl in tow.

I would love to go and meet you. I have never been to the Bluebonnet Specialty. My mil lives in Canton so I might try to make it and then spend the night with her.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by bjh

I would love to go and meet you. I have never been to the Bluebonnet Specialty. My mil lives in Canton so I might try to make it and then spend the night with her.

September 17th is the date. Plan to attend the dinner that evening......The show is being dedicated to Carl Trehus who passed away in May at 54. He was a past YTCA President/Treasurer. President of the DFW Toy Club and Bluebonnet Treasurer/President. The dog world lost a wonderful man.

Toy Specialty is the 18th and 19th.

[bjh]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

September 17th is the date. Plan to attend the dinner that evening......The show is being dedicated to Carl Trehus who passed away in May at 54. He was a past YTCA President/Treasurer. President of the DFW Toy Club and Bluebonnet Treasurer/President. The dog world lost a wonderful man.

Toy Specialty is the 18th and 19th.

Thanks, I will try to make it.

[Brooklynn]

The first thing I would tell anyone that is interested into showing is attend as many shows as possible and study the yorkshire terrier standard and try and develop an eye for what is the best representation of the breed. Then I would find that mentor that would be willing to take you under their wing and show you the in and outs of dog showing and grooming tips. So much goes into just grooming the yorkshire terrier. Then how you would present the yorkie, the judges, the points ect.
There is the website sweetyblue.com I think that has good DVD's for grooming and showing and all sorts of stuff. I do recommend that.

I offered some things to start off but I am leary sometimes of who I help online as far as this goes because I don't know what's inside one's heart and desire for the love of this wonderful breed and not just wanting to obtain a CH for profit. PLEASE I"m not saying this is you at all just saying for others.

Donna

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Brooklynn

The first thing I would tell anyone that is interested into showing is attend as many shows as possible and study the yorkshire terrier standard and try and develop an eye for what is the best representation of the breed. Then I would find that mentor that would be willing to take you under their wing and show you the in and outs of dog showing and grooming tips. So much goes into just grooming the yorkshire terrier. Then how you would present the yorkie, the judges, the points ect.
There is the website sweetyblue.com I think that has good DVD's for grooming and showing and all sorts of stuff. I do recommend that.

I offered some things to start off but I am leary sometimes of who I help online as far as this goes because I don't know what's inside one's heart and desire for the love of this wonderful breed and not just wanting to obtain a CH for profit. PLEASE I"m not saying this is you at all just saying for others.

Donna

Agree 100%

[Ladyhawk]

I'm still trying to figure out how having a champion can increase profits. Around here champion sired pups don't go for any more than any other pet pups. It cost quite a bit to finish my boy. I did it because I really enjoyed it and he was worthy.
This sport can be very exclusive and cliquie, they don't make it easy for new comers to join in. If you really love it though, don't give up. Go to the conformation class and learn as much as you can. My first mentors (show people who befriended me) weren't even yorkie people. Connor stood patiently for hours while I learned to wrap and I have tons of product that I'll never use. Slowly you'll get to know people and someone may even offer to help.
I hope someone with a big heart takes you under their wing and you succeed. There are too few new people coming into this sport and hanging in there for the long run. The old timers are dying off and with them a wealth of knowledge and experience. Between all of that and the financial straits that AKC is experiencing I fear for this sport. There may not be a strong enough force to fight off PETA and the like to save the sport of dogs much less the breed.

[gemy]

Originally Posted by yorkielady06

Ok now when you go to the general area, the sick and injured, and the breeders section there are stickies for people new to read. So I am looking to show at some point and wanted to begin the learning process but there are no stickies!!
So what does a newbie do?
Ask the experienced exhibitors of course.
Could link the threads for us new people .... or are there any?
Grooming/topknots
Puppy training
Stacking
Leads
Best products for coats, travel, tables, covers, bows, etc...all of them
All products needed (types also listed..such as brushes..what kinds and sizes)
Baits that work
Lead types that are needed
Extras that make show life easier
Books to read
Videos that are helpful

PS Admin...could you sticky these here??

I have signed up for a conformation that start in Sept. Is this for me or the puppy or both? What do I need? What to expect?
Thanks again

I shall start with your last paragraph. Good for you that you have signed up for conformation classes. This is for both you and your puppy.
You will need a show lead, and some bait-aka treats. Poo bags in case ur pup has an accident. Crate to leave pup in if that is necessary.

You should expect some lecture time as part of the first class, instruction on how to place, put on a show lead, the mechanics of how the ring works, how to hold the lead, how to pace your dog, how to stack your dog on the table All of this might not be in the first class but will likely cover several sessions.

Okay Kirsten McGregor has some good videos out there for show preparation, topknots, and good care for the show dog. Sweetyblu website may carry them.

Many of your other questions take a whole lot of time to respond to, and as well each and every topic has lots of opinions on, and so many ifs ands or buts; that it would be pretty complex to give a complete overview of dog grooming products for example.

for example: What shampoo and conditioner should I use for my puppy's coat? cough; well let's see what kind of coat does he have? Answer I'm not sure. What does it feel like? Answer: Geesh soft I guess.
It can be so much easier to be in person with your mentor, have her/him feel the coat and say, awh this is a (xyz) type of coat, and I've had luck with this type of coat with the following products.

If you goto the grooming thread you will see lots of information on shampoos n conditions.

[gemy]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Got my plane reservations and will arrive on September 7th for Bluebonnet. My new little girl in tow.

Mary is bluebonnet in Kentucky if so, gosh dang it I'll be in Kentucky but leaving on the 5th.

[yorkielady06]

Originally Posted by gemy

I shall start with your last paragraph. Good for you that you have signed up for conformation classes. This is for both you and your puppy.
You will need a show lead, and some bait-aka treats. Poo bags in case ur pup has an accident. Crate to leave pup in if that is necessary.

You should expect some lecture time as part of the first class, instruction on how to place, put on a show lead, the mechanics of how the ring works, how to hold the lead, how to pace your dog, how to stack your dog on the table All of this might not be in the first class but will likely cover several sessions.

Okay Kirsten McGregor has some good videos out there for show preparation, topknots, and good care for the show dog. Sweetyblu website may carry them.

Many of your other questions take a whole lot of time to respond to, and as well each and every topic has lots of opinions on, and so many ifs ands or buts; that it would be pretty complex to give a complete overview of dog grooming products for example.

for example: What shampoo and conditioner should I use for my puppy's coat? cough; well let's see what kind of coat does he have? Answer I'm not sure. What does it feel like? Answer: Geesh soft I guess.
It can be so much easier to be in person with your mentor, have her/him feel the coat and say, awh this is a (xyz) type of coat, and I've had luck with this type of coat with the following products.

If you goto the grooming thread you will see lots of information on shampoos n conditions.

Thank you very much I will go there and search out the videos to start with. And the other items I will add to the shopping list. I also spent the last few hours looking over some of the grooming threads and already have the morrocan light oil, spray bottles, etc. So it is a start and thank you.
I do hope to find a mentor close by, never thought that it did not have to be a yorkie person. I will start tomorrow looking into other show people, I know of one here that shows Labs and he and I go to the same vet and have joked on occasion. So I may go through my vet to see about that.
Thank you for the suggestions..

[gemy]

Originally Posted by Ladyhawk

I'm still trying to figure out how having a champion can increase profits. Around here champion sired pups don't go for any more than any other pet pups. It cost quite a bit to finish my boy. I did it because I really enjoyed it and he was worthy.
This sport can be very exclusive and cliquie, they don't make it easy for new comers to join in. If you really love it though, don't give up. Go to the conformation class and learn as much as you can. My first mentors (show people who befriended me) weren't even yorkie people. Connor stood patiently for hours while I learned to wrap and I have tons of product that I'll never use. Slowly you'll get to know people and someone may even offer to help.
I hope someone with a big heart takes you under their wing and you succeed. There are too few new people coming into this sport and hanging in there for the long run. The old timers are dying off and with them a wealth of knowledge and experience. Between all of that and the financial straits that AKC is experiencing I fear for this sport. There may not be a strong enough force to fight off PETA and the like to save the sport of dogs much less the breed.

So true, we should rethink the attitude. If you want to attract and keep people in the show world, you need to broaden your horizons a bit.

Showing a dog is a competition a sport if you like, and yes it is serious to judge the breed worthy qualities of the competitors. But we need to make room and to welcome those passionate dedicated people to the breed who for a number of reasons may want to show, but are either indecisive about getting into the show world, or just want to have a CH on their beloved dog, and not do one thing to breed him/her. Or who have agreements with their breeder to show, maybe breed once/twice, and then retire the boy/girl.

There are many variables involved.

It is clear to me that the reputable registries are facing challenging times. And those times affect all of us be we, breeders, fanciers, pet owners, et al.

In fact wouldn't it be rich if AKC passed a requirement that all HVB must secure AKC Ch's prior to breeding their dogs and registering their litters

[yorkielady06]

Originally Posted by Ladyhawk

I'm still trying to figure out how having a champion can increase profits. Around here champion sired pups don't go for any more than any other pet pups. It cost quite a bit to finish my boy. I did it because I really enjoyed it and he was worthy.
This sport can be very exclusive and cliquie, they don't make it easy for new comers to join in. If you really love it though, don't give up. Go to the conformation class and learn as much as you can. My first mentors (show people who befriended me) weren't even yorkie people. Connor stood patiently for hours while I learned to wrap and I have tons of product that I'll never use. Slowly you'll get to know people and someone may even offer to help.
I hope someone with a big heart takes you under their wing and you succeed. There are too few new people coming into this sport and hanging in there for the long run. The old timers are dying off and with them a wealth of knowledge and experience. Between all of that and the financial straits that AKC is experiencing I fear for this sport. There may not be a strong enough force to fight off PETA and the like to save the sport of dogs much less the breed.

Thank you Tami. I am excited and have been doing lots of research. I will be going to the show here in Sept. and will attempt to make contacts with a lady that is within 2 hours from me. There is another lady that I am making plans with to evaluate my show potentials. And of course the class I start in Sept. I emailed that lady and she gave me the "low down" on the classes. They are for me and the pup and that mine will be the perfect age to begin. She will show me stacking, leading, plus conditioning tips, attitude and confidence building, etc. (for me and the pup ). She stated to go to Show Dog, Grooming and Pet Supplies - Cherrybrook for the lead. They have quite a few there so I will have to check into which one is the best.
So I have begun the journey and will not let a few people scare me away. I did that years ago and have regretted it ever since. I did not have a thick hide and just walked away disgusted and hurt. Not again will I allow people to do that, I will control my emotions.
I am not just championing a dog to get more money. Up here the pups go for the same money if they have no papers, limited registration, or full registration. The general public do not even know what papers are let alone what a registry is. So I could easily go to the APRI or the CKC (american) one, and champion out something of my own that is not worthy to get that CH title. So I do not buy into the CH a dog to get more money for the pups. If you are buying a pet CH does not matter in their eyes for the most part.
And I am excited, nervous, but most important determined not to be meek this time around and stand my ground.
So to the supporters THANK YOU again.

[yorkielady06]

Could a YT savvy person tell me step by step how to link a thread to this one so that as I find the information I can link it here for the next person who is looking into showing? Please and thank you