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Originally Posted by Sugar's Mom  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.. |
I've only been showing for a bit over 2 years. I was blessed that a small breeder whose dogs had come from a good line was willing to take a chance on me. Connor isn't perfect but we have traveled the road together and learned alot. He has thrown some very nice pups that are doing well in the ring and is out with a handler presently. I got him into alot of bad habits so I had to call in the pros to reform him and finish him. I'm waitiing for my next show male which will be from a long time breeder with a great reputation. Each time I ask she says be patient. It's not easy to be patient but I show with her often enough that I know she won't give me crap to put in the ring. It will be worth the wait and she'll be picking out the pup (with over 35 years experience she'll do better than I could).
Hang in there Dee. Find a club and join. Get to know the exhibitors that are in your area. Go to handling classes, Specialties, and club sponsored matches. Try for a great male first and put your whole heart into showing him. Save up your money to put him with a handler if need be but be determined to finish him. Have a teachable spirit and a teacher will come along. You can do it, you just have to get on the patience wagon with me.