[Sugar's Mom]

Originally Posted by Ladyhawk

Incidences such as the one that Tina described are what makes it so hard for someone to get started in showing. It is very difficult for a newcomer to get a good dog so they end up in the ring with a mediocre dog with no pedigree. It's easy to get discouraged when you are just learning the ropes and do not have a dog that has what it takes to win. Even if you're not interesting in breeding I can see where the European dogs would have appeal. I've been on both sides of this fence and feel the frustration of both the established show breeders and those of us that are new to the sport. If the newcomers all get frustrated and quit there will be no one to show dogs in 20 years or so.

Tami, you are so right. This is what is happening to me. I am having trouble getting a really nice show dog because people with the best lines are so distrusting. Can't say as I blame them tho for trying to protect all the years of hard work. At this point I am very discouraged in my short time showing. I will probably look overseas for a nice show quality male when I actually have money in hand to buy..