I understand, Baron. I just meant that for some reason I expected the cost to be well in the thousands of dollars. Even $400-$500 is quite a bit, so please don't think I was scoffing at the cost.
My son's ballgames cost about $300 a weekend, and he plays 2-3 weekends a month. That is if we are not playing close to a mall!! hahaha
I understand (now more than before) the cost and I am sure the time is unreal -- that is why I respect all that show dogs.
When I bought my two, I wanted to make sure they were healthy and within the standards -- but I wasn't looking for a show dog. I wanted a pet/companion - and these 2 are spoiled rotten. I don't think they even know they are "d-o-g-s"... <<<shhhhh, let's not tell them>>>