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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy  I don't really understand why a reputable breeder would not be showing their dogs. I can maybe understand not really being into the showing aspect, but then why not hire a professional handler to show the dog for you? I've seen several show breeders on here say how much they love the showing aspect but aren't crazy about the breeding that comes along with it. But they get such a thrill out of producing their next little champion. I guess it seems to me that reputable breeders breed to improve the breed and of course LOVE the breed...so why wouldn't they be excited to have the dog shown and proven to be a great example of the breed? |
It's just not something that interests everyone out there. There are lots of things that come with showing that are major turnoffs to some people. The travel, the training, the upkeep of a show coat
alone is a full time job! Not to mention the time involved--not to say that breeding isn't time consuming, but when you add shows as well, it puts it at a whole other level. That doesn't mean that their goals in breeding is anything other than to produce quality dogs, they just don't choose to show them is all.