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Originally Posted by weeloves06  Well said, I think people are wrong is saying it is easier to get a UKC champion, it still takes time, money and a great dog before you get a champion. I do both and love them both, always a fun hobby and love the time spent with my dog. |
That's exactly what I wanted to say. I think
any title shows a commitment to the dog that puts them in a league separate from those who don't do anything. But UKC is much easier in a breed like the Yorkshire Terrier. They are in it for profit not like the AKC that's non profit. It is the only place some breeds can show. And people who have been suspended from AKC.
And as far as professional handlers. They're professionals. Can you imagine waltzing into a professional bowling tournament and expecting those at the top of the standings wanting to stop their pre-game routine to chat with you? And how many times over the course of a show week-end someone approaches them? They don't have just the one dog to show and usually have at least three different places they should be at any given time.
Maybe I'm just getting old, but I hear too many people complaining who haven't paid their dues or done their homework. It takes hard work or luck and luck always runs out at some point. Probably you need a little bit of both.