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YTCA Roving Specialty - San Antonio, TX

How many YT members will be going? I am really excited about seeing all the beautiful yorkies and meeting many of my yorkie friends. Here is a link to the judging schedule for those of you who might not know about the shows.

http://www.onofrio.com/jp/RCIS1JP.pdf

The YTCA specialty will be on Wednesday, July 13, in San Antonio, Texas.
This show will be held in conjunction with a lot of other shows running from Wednesday through Sunday. There are lots of yorkies entered.
On Wednesday the Toy Club is holding their show first. The yorkies show at 9 a.m. Their are 67 yorkies entered. Then at 1 p.m. the yorkie specialty will start. There are 83 yorkies entered.

Best of luck to all my yorkies friends that are showing!!!!

I wish I could stay all 5 days but I will only be able to go to the two shows on Wednesday.

I'll be there! London is entered in every show all five days. Should be a lot of fun and tiring too. Looking forward to the Roving and seeing all the beautiful Yorkies!

Good luck to all my friends showing in San Antonio, I wish I was able to make it for the shows but My girls are only 4 months old.

Mary and I will be there too. Can't wait to see everyone

Good luck y'all! Cannot wait to hear all about it!

I won't be able to be there for this one since I planned to go to Houston for the Specialty in August. However my boy Lance (Little T's Royale) will be there showing and hopefully finishing his championship. Wishing everyone luck and I hope to see many of you in Houston.

Results??? I know how Michele and London did (awesome!!), but I'll let her give details.

So excited!! Just heard some FANTASTIC news about my favorite breeder!!

Only news I've heard today was that Lorraine Hays took BOB with Jackpot! That's all the news I needed to hear to make my day! Love them both!!

My Celie got 1st place at the Toy Show and 1st at the specialty in her class on Wed. And today in sweeps got 2nd in sweeps and then 1st in her regular puppy class!! She's done very well so far here in San Antonio!! Very happy!

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Originally Posted by Brooklynn (Post 3598877)

Congratulations Donna!

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Originally Posted by Brooklynn (Post 3598877)

So awesome, Donna! We need some pictures!!

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Only news I've heard today was that Lorraine Hays took BOB with Jackpot! That's all the news I needed to hear to make my day! Love them both!!

I've always purchased my dogs from reputable breeders. While I've never got into the actual show ring with Yorkies, I know what good dog looks like and I stay current with the who's-who of the dogs that are showing.

I have to admit, I'm pretty disapointed with the results from the National and toy/all breed shows going on right now. I couldn't understand the judging and there didn't seem to be any consistency in the winners.

I've seen Jackpot in person and I just cant understand the hype. He's a nice dog but there is nothing "above and beyond about him." IMHO I think he has the minimum qualities any Yorkie should have if the are going to be campaigned. Also, his coat seems to be silver in the middle and black on the sides. I don't see the blue. When I watched the video of Westminster I was a bit appalled at his movement too.

I watched the video of the national yesterday and there were some good dogs in it but the overall quality wasnt at the par of say, the New York show. I was quite shocked to see how many dogs there had off toplines. In my experience, I've always been told that second to coat, the most basic thing a dog should have is a level topline.

Anyways, that is just my $0.02.

Wow --- interesting.

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Originally Posted by Chanelie (Post 3599141)

I've always purchased my dogs from reputable breeders. While I've never got into the actual show ring with Yorkies, I know what good dog looks like and I stay current with the who's-who of the dogs that are showing.
I'm just curious but who do/have you purchased your Yorkies from? or who's been teaching you about the dogs shows?

I have to admit, I'm pretty disapointed with the results from the National and toy/all breed shows going on right now. I couldn't understand the judging and there didn't seem to be any consistency in the winners.
Every judge seems to have their own idea of what they think a breed should look like while staying within the breed description. I think this is true of any sport.

I've seen Jackpot in person and I just cant understand the hype. He's a nice dog but there is nothing "above and beyond about him." IMHO I think he has the minimum qualities any Yorkie should have if the are going to be campaigned. Also, his coat seems to be silver in the middle and black on the sides. I don't see the blue. When I watched the video of Westminster I was a bit appalled at his movement too.
Everyone has a right to their opinion but I'm curious as to what you thought was so "appalling" about his movement? That's a pretty strong statement for someone to say from watching a video.

I watched the video of the national yesterday and there were some good dogs in it but the overall quality wasnt at the par of say, the New York show. I was quite shocked to see how many dogs there had off toplines. In my experience, I've always been told that second to coat, the most basic thing a dog should have is a level topline.
Once again you're using a video to evaluate a dog - not very accurate if you ask me. Even watching from the sideline doesn't always give you an accurate picture of these dogs walking. That's why judges have them walk together and then seperately.

lol! Sounds like you're just a "little" partial to New Yorkers - no surprise there. :D

Topline is second to coat? :eek: I have to disagree with that. Topline is more important than coat. While coat color is important it is NO where near as important as structure. The color of their coat and even texture has been somewhat hard to achieve consistantly and what I would call cosmetic while topline (structure) is essential.

I have a boy who just turned 4 yrs old and his hair color finally just stopped changing colors. lol! I think some (especially the lighter ones) do that until they mature which is different for each one/line.

I've seen Jackpot in person (at the Las Vegas Roving National) and I have pictures of him in several different positions (on the judges table, walking, and standing) and there isn't one that shows his topline off. Infact... there are several dogs that "look" like they might be but because I was there and taking the pictures - I know that they weren't.

Sooo, I'm a really curious who you think should have won BOB? And who do you think is "above and beyond"? Oh, and where do they come from? :D

Anyways, that is just my $0.02.

BTW - Welcome to Yorkietalk! :)

Oh, one more thing. I watched L. Hays walk Jackpot and I must say that I was extremely impressed with the way she walks him! She was kind and gentle with him. That dog looked at her and never took his eyes off of her. There was NO pulling, dragging, or jerking. It was a pleasure to see someone who loves her dog as much as the dog loves her. It was obvious that the Jackpot wanted to perform and please her.

After watching some of the professional handlers walk their clients' dogs - I'd be very careful choosing one. Several had puppies that they were literally dragging around. Some of the same ones were walking older dogs and were pulling up on the leash so hard their front legs were up off the ground and their heads/necks were held up too high - which I believe isn't good for their throats. It actually upset me watching them! And these are well known handlers!!!

To be honest - the best handlers were the owner/handlers - hands down!