Mary, I know ideally that is how it should be done if you have the funds to do it that way. I know quite a few people that show and most do not do it that way. Handlers charge around $12 a day I believe for just boarding the dog, they charge the clients a portion of the cost of traveling to the shows, then there are entry fees and the handling fees. I would never send a dog with a handler without really checking them out and trusting them. I know their are some very good ones out that that specialize in yorkies and those are the only ones I would ever consider using and most of them have a waiting list. I just wish I could win the lottery then I would do it your way in a heartbeat but I since I hardly ever buy lottery tickets I don't think that will happen. I would just love to have my own owner bred and owner handled champion someday. |