Westminster - Only 12 yorkie enteries this year!

[kalina82]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Yes, it's in Manhattan at the New Yorker Hotel, February 9-11th.

oooo can't wait. i would love to go. i'll have to harass the boyfriend LOL

is morgan allowed to come with me if she stays in her bag and on a leash?

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by kalina82

oooo can't wait. i would love to go. i'll have to harass the boyfriend LOL

is morgan allowed to come with me if she stays in her bag and on a leash?

I'm not saying you can't but, AKC rules state, no unentered dogs.....there's a reason for this. One is to protect your dog and they other is at times unentered dogs get a little vocal at ringside and distract the dogs in the ring.

[Bella0722]

This is my first year showing. I have been showing in ukc and akc. In akc, I have not received any points, but two reserves. My bitch is only 18 months young. I also find there are professional handlers which is hard to compete, since I only do this as a hobby. Their yorkies are in full coat, which my Lipstik is not yet in full coat. It is very political.

In ukc, I have been able to advance Lipstik to a GR CH which is amazing still since I am learning. I find that I enjoy the ukc more and is more relaxed. I am planning to attend the New Kent VA ukc shows. Anyone from here coming to this?

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Bella0722

This is my first year showing. I have been showing in ukc and akc. In akc, I have not received any points, but two reserves. My bitch is only 18 months young. I also find there are professional handlers which is hard to compete, since I only do this as a hobby. Their yorkies are in full coat, which my Lipstik is not yet in full coat. It is very political.

In ukc, I have been able to advance Lipstik to a GR CH which is amazing still since I am learning. I find that I enjoy the ukc more and is more relaxed. I am planning to attend the New Kent VA ukc shows. Anyone from here coming to this?

Hey! Going reserve, means the judges are paying attention to her.
I understand that AKC is tougher, but oh so satisfying when your dog obtains their Championship.

[Bella0722]

Thank you for your kind words. I am going to wait awhile in the akc, at least I keep telling myself that, until she is full coated. I am going to hire a handler for my dog as he has my number, hehe. And I am going to continue with Lipstik in the ukc because I do enjoy that. And now I have a new female puppy, Sizzle(I posted pics last week) and I am hoping she will be a star!

Thanks again. Maybe I will meet you!

[Ladyhawk]

Originally Posted by Bella0722

This is my first year showing. I have been showing in ukc and akc. In akc, I have not received any points, but two reserves. My bitch is only 18 months young. I also find there are professional handlers which is hard to compete, since I only do this as a hobby. Their yorkies are in full coat, which my Lipstik is not yet in full coat. It is very political.

In ukc, I have been able to advance Lipstik to a GR CH which is amazing still since I am learning. I find that I enjoy the ukc more and is more relaxed. I am planning to attend the New Kent VA ukc shows. Anyone from here coming to this?

I was thinking of attending New Kent, it's not very far from home. Connor isn't registered UKC and I don't know if there's time to get him a temporary registration. He took reserve in the Va. Beach shows 2 weeks ago. It doesn't hurt so much when the dog that beat him is 3, in full glorious coat, and is absolutely gorgeous. Connor got his point at 7 1/2 monthes old and has the most precious attitude, I have high hopes for him. The hardest part for me is protecting the coat now that it's getting long. I can't stand the thought of isolating him from the other dogs, he and Remi pull his wraps out and even keeping him banded is a pain. His father, grandfather, and great grandfather are all champions so I want to give him a chance to reach his full potential. Maybe I'll hit New Kent on Sunday. Would love to meet you and lipstik.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Bella0722

Thank you for your kind words. I am going to wait awhile in the akc, at least I keep telling myself that, until she is full coated. I am going to hire a handler for my dog as he has my number, hehe. And I am going to continue with Lipstik in the ukc because I do enjoy that. And now I have a new female puppy, Sizzle(I posted pics last week) and I am hoping she will be a star!

Thanks again. Maybe I will meet you!

Just a word of unsolicited advice. Having a dog in full coat is not really necessary, but it does help. In my opinion and it's just mine.....the coat hides faults. I've only brought out one dog in full coat, the rest finished, a little over 1 year old.

I was told early on, if you are a novice and have a good dog, it is best to hire a handler.....as novices we tend to screw up a dog.

[Ladyhawk]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Congratulations on your Connor's 1st point.....and at 9 months old

No, I don't think a trip to the National is out of line to ask for an Anniversary Present......You should be back by the 13th. Hope you can make it.

I was born in Los Angeles, lived in Huntington Beach. I do miss the moutains, but not the crowds.......

Have you tried Radford Yorkshire Terriers or Thimbletip?

My grandmother lives in Radford, it's about 5 hours away. Caraneal is closer but Georgette is one very busy woman I'm sure. I met her handler, the redhead, I'm afraid I found her to be a bit of a snob. Maybe she was just excessively busy, it's not really fair to judge on one's first impression. I don't miss the crowds either. I've been in rural Va. for 14 years now and I'm afraid I've become quite countryfied. The thought of roaming NY City alone scares the snot out of me!

[Bella0722]

PM me and I will give you a website where you could enter Connor online but today is the deadline for pre-entry cost.

Would love to meet you. My mentor and I will be entering!

[Ladyhawk]

Originally Posted by Bella0722

PM me and I will give you a website where you could enter Connor online but today is the deadline for pre-entry cost.

Would love to meet you. My mentor and I will be entering!

I have to work o the 6th but entering on Sunday might be fun.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Ladyhawk

My grandmother lives in Radford, it's about 5 hours away. Caraneal is closer but Georgette is one very busy woman I'm sure. I met her handler, the redhead, I'm afraid I found her to be a bit of a snob. Maybe she was just excessively busy, it's not really fair to judge on one's first impression. I don't miss the crowds either. I've been in rural Va. for 14 years now and I'm afraid I've become quite countryfied. The thought of roaming NY City alone scares the snot out of me!

I don't know Georgette personally, though we're both YTCA members. I've not familiar with her handler.

Don't be frightened......we won't leave you alone...I'm sure they'll be other YT members that aren't showing that you can hook up with too.....We'll have to start another thread and find out.

[Bella0722]

Thanks for the advice. I am new so still learning. I have been taking handling classes and this person saw me show Lipstik recently and thought that I was doing well, and I am sure she would have critique'd me as she normally does. She thought I did well. But I agree with you about the prof. handlers advancing much faster. In addition, they are known by the judges who frequently prefer them for their expertise.

[Ladyhawk]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

I don't know Georgette personally, though we're both YTCA members. I've not familiar with her handler.

Don't be frightened......we won't leave you alone...I'm sure they'll be other YT members that aren't showing that you can hook up with too.....We'll have to start another thread and find out.

Good idea! Would you like to do the honors or shall I? You'd probably get better response since you are better known around here.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Ladyhawk

Good idea! Would you like to do the honors or shall I? You'd probably get better response since you are better known around here.

Doesn't matter, should I post it General Topics or in Showing? I'm not well known on here....but, it doesn't hurt anything to post it.

[lwolfe]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

You never know what the reason is for the low head count. Yes, entry fees are expensive $75.00, hotel fees, bench show and the space they give you is not real big.....no place to sit, hot and crowded in the grooming room. You need to have someone go with you, so they can watch your dog if you have to go to the bathroom or to eat. If your a small person (short) you need to hire security to get you through the crowds to get to the ring.....very prestigous show.....but, alot of work.

Westmister Kennel Club will only accept 2,500 entries (plus Junior Showmanship). The Top 5 in each breed are invited and, after that, it is whoever get their entry to MFB first. There may have been more Yorkie entries but they were not lucky enough to be one of the first 2,500.