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YorkieRose · 06-18-2005, 06:28 PM

The girls..two peas in one pod! LOL

wnalegria · 06-18-2005, 06:43 PM

What can I say , I was a dumb kid. If your going to step on toes why not two identical pairs. If your going to do it might as well be the biggest and the best. Boy did I learn a lot that day. LOL.

Wnalegria Kathy

topknot · 06-18-2005, 07:59 PM

It was nice feeling like I was a part of the girls back then - I miss that. There were actually several groups that I can remember, depending how long you had been in yorkies and from where you lived. There was the group from up north - NY, New Jersey, Penn, etc.. the west coast group, mid USA group (Texas etc..),and then you had my group from Florida such as Glynette, Shelby, Joyce, Kaacey, etc.. I miss those times and they were nice enough to let me be a part. And there was the Windamere girls and I even got to meet Connie Hutchins one time at a show. I kept my ears open and my mouth shut - so I could learn everything I could. One thing to remember is not to make any judgement on others until you have been around them enough.
To pet a yorkie? - ask first, don't mess with the topknot and the back part. This is the only thing I know about how to pet a yorkie. How do you hold a yorkie before show? Now that is a good question for a novice. Wow, I miss the fellowship! We had a common interest - the love of our yorkies. It was nice too when our dogs won - we would support one another. But I have met others that would be nice to your face and then talk behind your back. Those - you learn to stay away from. You don't need them. You learn very quickly and remember to trust in yourself. If you know you are on the right track - and you ahve done your homework - don't give up. Everyone is right here when they say to study! Study those pedigrees, go to the dog shows (this way you see how the dog really and truly looks like as well as How they move!), learn about the standard and genetics, and meet with others especially at your own breed clubs. You can always learn a lot there. Matches are a great way to learn and practice before a real show. There are certain ways to do things. How many points it takes to get a championship - how many majors you need, what are the differences between benched and unbenched shows, if you win your class - when do you go back in the ring again or not? There are a ton of things to learn even after you have learned to groom your yorkie, train him how to walk on a lead, stand correctly for the judge, etc... And learn what your judges like! But every part of it is rewarding. You have a goal and stay focused.

topknot · 06-18-2005, 08:13 PM

Well, you were trying your best. It is hard at shows when you are showing and trying to get ready. I was so focused I would get tunnel vision and just knew what I needed to do. When people came up asking questions - it is hard to answer them when you are at ring side. Better to ask or talk with them after the show. Just watch where they camp out at - there is usually a show tent if outside or grooming area if inside show. Most bring campers or vans. I later hired a handler and was great! This way I could watch if I could drive to it and could enjoy myself a little more. The handler can also go to the other shows that may be difficult for the owner to travel to. They also know what the judges like. P.S. If you are into showing or would like to see the best show - Don't miss the Westminster! Wow, words cannot express it. There is also the Yorkhire Terrier Club Specialty too then. Now that is the time and place to meet "the" people!

wnalegria · 06-18-2005, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by wnalegria

If you want a show puppy I encourage you to learn about the bloodlines that your breeder has. I can tell when a person is pulling my chain- they want a puppy but have done no research. Study those pedigrees- Get the Gordon Bennet Book, the Morris E. Howard book. Gordon/ Bennet book will tell you about many of the bloolines you find in your 5th and 6th generation pedigree.

Learn, ask questions, read, go to shows.Open your mind - be like a sponge absorb all that you can. Don't bluff your way around a true breeder- that is the best way to prevent yourself from ever getting a puppy from them. They know when you are puffing hot air.

First dog show that I went to in 1973 I asked if I could pet a yorkie. I was told yes by the girls. I petted the dog wrong and was told how to correctly pet a show yorkie. Do you know how to pet a show yorkie? When us old timers talk about the girls do you know who we are talking about? Do some research and let me know your guess.

Wnalegria

When you hear us old timers talk about "The Girls" we are talking about twin sisters Joan Gordon and Janet Bennet ( deceased) of Wildweir Kennels out of Chicago. As of 1975 they had finished 169 yorkies. 100 of them homebred ( bred by them) When you talk breeders who have had a impact on our breed you think of "The Girls" . Nancy Donavon also uses the kennel name Wildweir but has not been actively breeding for some time. She is a well respected member of the YTCA and a great judge.

If you pet your puppy on the top of the head - you will encourage him/her to place their ears down to the side. Wow can that ruin a beautiful head when they pull the ears to the side. Not what you want when the judge is getting ready to look your kid over on the table. Tickle under the chin - the ears stay right on the top of their head. I tickle kids under the chin from the time they are newborns. It works most of the time.
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Wnalegria Kathy

topknot · 06-19-2005, 09:33 AM

Gordan and Bennett of the Wildweir kennels established their lines from crossing 3 major lines, Clu-Mor, Soham, and Harringay, which were based on CH. Ted. Their first top winner was in 1950 with their British import CH. Little Sir Model. I love their CH. Wildweir Pomp N'Circumstance - "Pompey," top sire of 95 champions. He is also noted to have had the most influence on our breed in the US. Try to beat that one. He was so cute and small. Does any body remember how small he weighed? Most of our American champions go directly back to the Wildweir lines. So when you got that expert advice, at the time - did you know who they were and how important they were? And see - you still remember that advice today - where to pet a yorkie - excellent advice. I beleive they were from Illinois. In all the Wildweir kennels have bred or owned 169 champions. Wow! You were very lucky to have met them.
I have met some very nice people along the way at shows and through our breed and have made some good friends.

06-18-2005, 06:28 PM	#16
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	The girls! The girls..two peas in one pod! LOL

06-18-2005, 06:43 PM	#17
wnalegria Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Indianapolis Indiana Posts: 815	Show Prospect What can I say , I was a dumb kid. If your going to step on toes why not two identical pairs. If your going to do it might as well be the biggest and the best. Boy did I learn a lot that day. LOL. Wnalegria Kathy

06-18-2005, 07:59 PM	#18
topknot Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GA Posts: 3,787	Showing/Learn It was nice feeling like I was a part of the girls back then - I miss that. There were actually several groups that I can remember, depending how long you had been in yorkies and from where you lived. There was the group from up north - NY, New Jersey, Penn, etc.. the west coast group, mid USA group (Texas etc..),and then you had my group from Florida such as Glynette, Shelby, Joyce, Kaacey, etc.. I miss those times and they were nice enough to let me be a part. And there was the Windamere girls and I even got to meet Connie Hutchins one time at a show. I kept my ears open and my mouth shut - so I could learn everything I could. One thing to remember is not to make any judgement on others until you have been around them enough. To pet a yorkie? - ask first, don't mess with the topknot and the back part. This is the only thing I know about how to pet a yorkie. How do you hold a yorkie before show? Now that is a good question for a novice. Wow, I miss the fellowship! We had a common interest - the love of our yorkies. It was nice too when our dogs won - we would support one another. But I have met others that would be nice to your face and then talk behind your back. Those - you learn to stay away from. You don't need them. You learn very quickly and remember to trust in yourself. If you know you are on the right track - and you ahve done your homework - don't give up. Everyone is right here when they say to study! Study those pedigrees, go to the dog shows (this way you see how the dog really and truly looks like as well as How they move!), learn about the standard and genetics, and meet with others especially at your own breed clubs. You can always learn a lot there. Matches are a great way to learn and practice before a real show. There are certain ways to do things. How many points it takes to get a championship - how many majors you need, what are the differences between benched and unbenched shows, if you win your class - when do you go back in the ring again or not? There are a ton of things to learn even after you have learned to groom your yorkie, train him how to walk on a lead, stand correctly for the judge, etc... And learn what your judges like! But every part of it is rewarding. You have a goal and stay focused.

06-18-2005, 08:13 PM	#19
topknot Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GA Posts: 3,787	Stepping on toes Well, you were trying your best. It is hard at shows when you are showing and trying to get ready. I was so focused I would get tunnel vision and just knew what I needed to do. When people came up asking questions - it is hard to answer them when you are at ring side. Better to ask or talk with them after the show. Just watch where they camp out at - there is usually a show tent if outside or grooming area if inside show. Most bring campers or vans. I later hired a handler and was great! This way I could watch if I could drive to it and could enjoy myself a little more. The handler can also go to the other shows that may be difficult for the owner to travel to. They also know what the judges like. P.S. If you are into showing or would like to see the best show - Don't miss the Westminster! Wow, words cannot express it. There is also the Yorkhire Terrier Club Specialty too then. Now that is the time and place to meet "the" people!

06-19-2005, 09:33 AM	#21
topknot Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: GA Posts: 3,787	Wildweir Lines Gordan and Bennett of the Wildweir kennels established their lines from crossing 3 major lines, Clu-Mor, Soham, and Harringay, which were based on CH. Ted. Their first top winner was in 1950 with their British import CH. Little Sir Model. I love their CH. Wildweir Pomp N'Circumstance - "Pompey," top sire of 95 champions. He is also noted to have had the most influence on our breed in the US. Try to beat that one. He was so cute and small. Does any body remember how small he weighed? Most of our American champions go directly back to the Wildweir lines. So when you got that expert advice, at the time - did you know who they were and how important they were? And see - you still remember that advice today - where to pet a yorkie - excellent advice. I beleive they were from Illinois. In all the Wildweir kennels have bred or owned 169 champions. Wow! You were very lucky to have met them. I have met some very nice people along the way at shows and through our breed and have made some good friends.