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					Originally Posted by Saleswman  Laurie, I am so fortunate....I have Tina(TopKNot) and Becki(DazzlinYT) that are so very helpful and very good friends too!  Unfortunately I am in the middle of both, about 3+ hours, so a quick trip for grooming advice is a little difficult...LOL.....But, both gals know Paddy now, and can give me good unbiased advice to get her to her championship...I am already ready for my second girl to show, as I would love to have both to work on....and finish...the only thing, when and if a handler is needed, the expense may be a little more...LOLShirley
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  Shirley - it is easier and cheaper to hire a handler but there is nothing like the satisfaction of finishing your own dog.  
My friend Jan called last night to tell me she won the major in Louisville yesterday. Jan has been showing for a little less than 2 years. She hired a handler to fnish her first girl, she finished one boy and is well on her way to finishing another boy. Jan's story should give everyone that is just getting started hope.