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No problem txhopper! This is a pet peeve of mine. lol, one of many! *grr* |
I have many pet peeves, but an un docked tail isnt one of them. If he's a proven winner, it can be done. When we retire our dogs, show or not, as ethical breeders we spay/neuter before placing. Anethesia will come into play sooner or later. Just to elaborate...I love un-docked tails, but unfortunately that is not how it works in this country if you want to win. So... I dock, I dock, so shut me up with a sock! LMAO! |
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I have to disagree with the attitude here, and though it may be difficult to find a show prospect here in the US, it is certainly not impossible. I would be leery of purchasing what appears to be a possibly soft-coated, high shoulder, undocked dog for showing here in the US. Sound and healthy is great, but.. Desirable type varies from region to region even within this country and your assumption that "He would grab the attention of the crowd and even the judges in her area." is really assuming alot. |
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4 Attachment(s) OKAYYYYYYYYYYYY! I purchased a German little female with a full tail, mind you she is not show quality just yet! She was purchased and I took the chance of buying her as show POTENTIAL. I was told here that a Yorkie with a full tail will never finish. I did my research, spoke to a couple of vets and they all responded with the same answer, it's not such a big deal! Your taking the same risk as if you were S/N them. As for pain, they do better. That's my own experience, my Monique did get her tail docked not to long ago. Just two wks to be exact, and yes she was a bit in discomfort for part of the morning of the next day. All I gave her was one baby aspirin in the morning and evening of that day and she was good as new. What she didn't appreciate was the e-collar which she finally got used to and it just became part of her. I have had my dogs S/N and it has taken them a few days to recover. As to the age, all the vets that I approached told me it didn't matter if it were done immediately or 10 months down the road! I was in a rush to get it over with because I felt the sooner the better. Here's a couple of photos of her the very next day! The one you see her out in the grass area she had managed to slip out of her collar! Now mind you it was very hard to finally give in and do it, I even got sick to my stomach after all was done! I felt sorry for her and I also felt I was the cruelest person on earth! But if you feel there is no other option, it's really not all that bad as it seems. Good Luck! :) |
You are so right Irene about training your dog on the grass as well. I was the one that had a hard time with Oreo this past week-end because I only trained him on concrete! The poor guy was hopping and prancing on the grass instead of walking! So yes please take in consideration the grass! I did know it was going to be outdoors but it didn't dawn on me that would make a difference. OHHHHH us WANNA BEEZZZZZZZZZZZZZ1 :animal-pa Quote:
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Thank you guys for all your help. |
"... and though it may be difficult to find a show prospect here in the US, it is certainly not impossible. I would be leery of purchasing what appears to be a possibly soft-coated, high shoulder, undocked dog for showing here in the US. Sound and healthy is great, but.. Desirable type varies from region to region even within this country and your assumption that "He would grab the attention of the crowd and even the judges in her area." is really assuming alot." - Not an assumption. A few AKC judges traveled to Hungary and took a look at this dog and a few others from the area and were quite pleased w/ him and said that they would certainly put him up and that we needed dogs like him in the US. Further, his coat is correct and yes in the photo he does have high withers, but look at the handling! He's practically on his tippy toes in the photo w/ his head craned up. Not a good representation of the dog by any means, but you post what you can when ya can. Two photos shouldn't sell a dog, that just gets your attention. Talking to those that know the dog will and then seeing a good variety of photos (self stack, different levels, blah blah blah...) will help even more in a decision if you can't meet the dog. And what I was saying about finding a young adult to compete w/ IS indeed difficult! Not many breeders here in the US are willing to sell a dog that in their opinion can certainly finish to a novice handler. I dare you to find ONE! And even more, one that wouldn't reem the person on the purchase price and potentially a ridiculous contract? (Contracts are necc. Don't get me wrong! Just I've seen some outlandishly ridiculous ones out there). No, a breeder is wise to keep those dog to themselves or place those dogs to experienced show homes. So, my point was that she would have a heck of a time finding one here that has as many good points as this boy does, not get reamed on the purchase price and has nice tight joints w/ a personality to boot. You tell me if I'm wrong? And yes WBC does do contracts-she's fabulous about keeping in touch w/ her progeny too. Almost to a fault! ;) |
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97% of the time they are shown very early in the morning, so it's not too hard on them at all but it makes it a whole lot easier on me when showing because that little piece of bait looks like breakfast to them. They are more eager to please, they are more food driven, and I have avoided accidents from happening while in the ring (has not ever happen). They are fed immediately afterwards. To them, this is their little reward for being the fancy little buggers that they are. Now, if they were not to be shown until after 12 noon or so, I would feed them prior to them being shown, but it would be very early in the a.m. as I usually do. |
I'd also like to add, for the novice exhibitors in the breed, dont ever be ashamed to ask for assistance. When I first got into my breed, while I did always worked with my dogs, I preferred for them to be on a handler. Yes, it's a fulfilling sense to show your own dog but if you are either too nervous and/or just too "new", it might be beneficial to both you and your dog if you were to allow someone more experienced show the dog. Nervousness goes right down the lead and could ruined the opportunity for even the BEST dog from winning. Stand ringside and observe the qualities and faults of your dog, if you must. By doing this, you'll quickly pick up how your dog should be shown because each dog is different. You may even become so confident that you'd go in the ring and perform just like a true sport and experienced fancier. Take your time and always remember, whether you win or lose, it's fun! It should remain just that for both you and your dog. |
AngelMia- keep working on that handling! ;) That'll make or break even the most correct dog in the ring! It's about the handler presenting a picture to the judge, not a handling class! lol, keep it up. :thumbup: :aimeeyork And YorkiRini, you're too much! :D |
Thanks so much, I will continue to go to handling class and hopefully be ready for Monique's first showing. There is so much to learn but I have the patience. It is so true that you do learn more and more when you go to the actual shows. I have to find out somehow if there are any up coming fun matches that we can participate and start getting her ready. :) |
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