[LIL MIS' MAGIC]

You have do have passion to be in the show world...otherwise why do it. I love to be in the ring with my dog and that bond that we have build together through showing. Whether I win or lose, I just enjoy the whole show enviornment...I love to just sit and watch other dogs in the rings and it puts a smile on your face even when you seen someone you don't know finish a dog b/c you can still remember that feeling. It is a sport like any other, no we don't make money (unless you are a professional handler) but we do it b/c we love to put our dogs out there and have fun. It is the same as agility or obedience...it is something that creates a bond between you and the dog.

The moment you enter the ring for the first time, you know why people get hooked...you have the judge look at your dog and know that you have put the time and energy into getting there. I love training the dog to learn to stack and walk on a lead, I love grooming the dog and taking care of the coat and well-being of the dog, and I love that feeling right before you go in the ring when you are not sure if you are going to win but that chance is always there!! I would continue to show even if I never made a single dime from it...the thrill of just being in the ring is enough for me!!