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You know how things can be misconstrued....

Absolutely.

Mardelin and I share the same Mentor. She said to me out of the blue, " after everything is said and done and you have Championed a dog, you probably will spend around $5000". That includes lodging, meals, entry fees, etc...

She started me from ground up. I even have to clean anal glands. I love her for many reasons but one being, I dont have to champion her dogs. She saw that I had a desire to learn. And thats all it took. She goes with me to my shows and sits ringside and supports me every step of the way. I just love this lady....

Now be honest Lissette, who taught you how to clean anal glands?

The $5,000 is just Championing the dog...it does not include the equipment, training classes, grooming products or the cost of the dog.

Or diamond bows! :D

Haven't taught her how to make those.....I do keep some secrets to myself.....

But, you're right....my Rosie had a bow that I made her with a real diamond and pearl in the center. She wore it until the day she Championed. At that time it was retired and put away.

Mardelin, sent you a pm. I realize that not breeding my own line means I will probably not ever have a show-quality dog, but the obedience & agility competions sound just as satisfying to me.

To everyone else, I don't think the breeder actually shows her dogs, she just breeds to champions, so the pedigree's are nice. But what do I know? lol. I'm new and the only name I recognize is Durrer & that's 4 generations back.
AM Can Ch CH-Durrer's Tin Whistle...& Durrer's Lady Margaret (non-champion), & I only recognize that name from YT.

I have pretty much decided to wait on the purchase of this pup, & perhaps get one in the future when I know a little more. There are some shows coming up here in May that I am going to see. I actually had pay-pal up & ready to buy, when I decided it was probably best to wait. But he is toooo cute...I have 2 cuties already:P

If a breeder has a paypal on their site they are not breeding for anything other than profit. A good breeder wants to get to know you and establish a relationship with you before they sell you a dog, and this goes for even pet dogs who aren't to be bred, but is doubly true if you are looking to become a breeder.

Mardelin said to stay away from this breeder, for one of the reasons you mentioned Nancy, among others. So I guess I'll just start out spectating some shows...lol.

So great to see someone who's really willing to learn and isn't looking for a shortcut to make a buck. Sometimes I think Yorkies are too popular for their own good!

Yep!! Totally agree.

Now I have a couple of thoughts here. One, if you are really interested in obedience and agility, go to obedience trials that are often held in conjunction with show trials. Find a local dog club that trains in obedience, and or agility and rally, go see some training sessions. If your interest is still high, take one of your current dogs through Basic agility, or basic obedience, or rally.
If your interest still holds true and firm, then note and investigate those Yorkie breeders who trial their dogs in obedience and or agility and or rally.

There are a whole host of passionate dedicated folks who "work" their dogs, and enjoy wholeheartedly these competitive sports.

IMO, working with your dog (s) is such a wonderful experience. Full sometimes of frustration, joys, fun times, and every week you and your dog grow closer and closer together. In entering formal training, you and your dog, get to associate with dog folks, who speak the same language, who can commiserate with you, over a lapsed sit/stay, or improper sit.

I remember my very first competitive obedience trial for CD (Companion Dog), my total fear was the heel off lead. We did so well, change of paces, the stops, and at the very very end, it was the come/return and Magic came all right sat as he was supposed to in front of me, then I was given the signal by the judge to complete the exercise which was heel around, Magic looked at me as if he had never heard this before :eek: he stood, he went from paw to paw, he shook his head, he stepped back and forward then stood again in front of me. I didn't know what to do! I looked at the judge, she shook her shoulders at me (big help!), so I thought well damn it we failed this exericse, so I will give the command again, then he heeled around as if the first time didn't happen at all. I was so happy!. And we passed that day, and the next two days, earning 2 high in classes along the way, and our CD title. Great memories, great experiences are just waiting for you.

I've mentioned to the OP poster, regardless of whether purchasing a dog for conformation, obedience, agility, etc. The dog still must be healthy and of good structure......

lol Gemy, I've watched some local agility shows from the fairs on TV...watched some more than once hehe...and have seen them run off mid-course, seen one itty bitty chi not be able to push his way through a flat tunnel like obstacle, get confused in the middle, & run back out the entrance. The vinyl (I'm guessing) was too heavy for him to push his way through, & he got lost half way. It was only partially opened on the ends, & totally collapsed in the middle, kinda like how my yorkies try to maneuver across the bed under a heavy comforter.

I do enjoy watching these in particular, I find myself holding my breath, gasping in surprise while rooting them on. Much better than an edge-of-your-seat thriller! I can't explain it any better, so most will probably think I'm nuts, & maybe I am a bit:p