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Originally Posted by Mardelin  There are few that have attained greatness......very few.
Yes, there are alot of hurdles to overcome. The reason the length of time in showing is 5 years, is because most don't have a commitment and find that it does take tenacity and a passion. Few have it, few do it for the right intentions.....so, they give up.
There are several things that will attribute to bringing in the newbie......First the newbie that has all the right intentions and deligence, 2nd the mentors that will spend the time training these newbies and then of course AKC, though the registry and Kennel Club of my choice, has to do their end of it too. They are making it difficult for the exhibitor...... |
Also the reason it's over for most in 5 years is also because the newbies are competeting against the pro handlers and they get frustrated because showing is a very political game...it's tough for a breeder/owner/handler to compete against the handlers, you have to have tough skin and keep up the deligence and the heart and passion.