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Show Dog info & Question???? I'm interested in maybe showing my Gia & her brother Chewy, what would be the first step in getting them into dog shows? I'm new at this so I have no idea where to even begin. |
showing The first step is to take them to the breeder and have them tell you if they are show potentials...how was the sale conducted? Where they sold as pets or show prospects? If the breeder is out of state etc..go to a show. AFTER it is over, ask a couple of the Yorkie people to look them over and give an opinion. Tell them your desire to show and ask if you should pursue with the Yorkies you have...Then...you can concentrate on training..but there is little use training for the ring until then.. |
I purchase them from a breeder out of state. They were sold as pets but both their parents are show dogs. The breeder said she can go back & change the paperwork so they can be participate in shows. Chewy has already been looked at and given the "Okay" (I don't actually have him yet, I get him at the end of the month). Gia hasn't been looked at yet, I'm not sure about her because of her size she's around 3 pounds at 17 wks, and the breeder told me the ideal weight is between 5-7 pounds (so i have to wait and she about her) |
showing I would contact some local Yorkie show people and ask about handling classes..get to know people..start going to shows to learn, you do not have to enter until you get the hang of it..meet some people. They have a big Yorkie Specialty in the MD/VA/DC area in Oct...a great place to see what you need to learn and to recognize a quality pup..Good Luck PS..don't miss the NY Yorkie show in Feb..great learning place. PS..Gia should reach 5 pounds..good luck PPS..How old and big is CHewy? |
He's also 17 weeks & 4 pounds as of today |
pup Time will tell, good luck |
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See this is one reason why I hate posting stuff on here. Why do you have to start off all nasty with "First of all". I never said Gia was show dog material (more than likely she won't be because of her size). I was just interested in getting to know more about trying to get into the show dog world. Chewy is still with the breeder & she said she would d re due his papers for me if I decide to show him. |
From breeder: If either of them is judged to be show quality then we can change their AKC registration to allow for showing, once I get a letter from a handler that states that. I have an agreement with the breeder I bought their dad from, that I can change the papers if there is a show contract and you agree to show them to Championship. You have to finish their championship usually with a handler, tho. |
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You say she's a little small. Don't give up on this breed can fool you every time. I have a little girl that was 3 1/2 pounds at 1 year and is now 6 pounds. Not fat. |
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You can also approach a judge at a show to evaluate your dogs too. |
contract Be very careful when signing a contract to finish a dog, it can empty your pockets and ruin your enjoyment of owning the dog in the first place. Make sure the dog is terrific and a type suited for your area..remember a novice needs "twice the dog to get half as far". Showing is not always a sport about the best dog winning....a handler can be a God send and worth their weight in gold..and they can take you for a ride..go with the best, you get what you pay for... PS..the NY shows are right before the Garden..and at the New Yorker Hotel..check the YTCA web site.. |
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and you DID Mention showing them both in your original post so it stands to reason that's what the replies were pertaining to....I read it that way also. |
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But, it is very difficult to get into the show ring and I didn't want to discourage anyone without them getting by the first hurdle. You're right the Dog Show World can be very vicious and political and if you don't have a thick skin or let things slide off your back, it's probably not the sport anyone should enter. I was told once by a very, very reputable breeder/exhibitor....you know you've made it when you start hearing things said about your dogs behind your back.....don't know how true that is. |
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