For myself, I know I only have so much money and can only show strongly one dog at a time. Then the others must wait. I do practice with them while waiting, so they are use to the ring. So having to wait till one finishes before showing another - may be another reason why one is older.
Laurie is right - around our areas you are up against tough competitors - dogs in full coats, dripping in hair with their very experienced and well-know handlers. Infact they usually do not start showing a dog till they are a min. of 2 years old. So it is tough trying to get the points here. I am getting close - most of the time always just behind Kirsten. That doesn't get me the points though. You also have to remember that with professional handlers - this is their job showing. They know what they are doing and practice all week. They go to shows most weekends.
Same thing with me - only one UKC show here in Georgia a year (Perry), which is south of Atlanta.
T.
Last edited by topknot; 05-15-2008 at 02:52 AM.
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