[WalnutHill]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

When I read the words, "show off" you seem to be referring more to the breeder's self-esteem and not them really wanting to properly evaluate their dogs. I'm sure there are breeders that do it for the wrong reasons, as with anything, but I was trying to point out that this isn't really why showing started, and it's not a frivolous thing. I use to think it was, and there may be others who don't understand the true purpose of showing.

Well, that's not what I meant, and I certainly wasn't alluding to any frivolity in showing. I was merely stating that showing should be used as a tool, not as the reason for breeding.

Thank you for reminding me why I spent a year on here reading without ever registering.