Mary and Roseanne are so right. I know I had to pay my dues back when I started. I was lucky and my mentor/s took me under their wings. We had a breed club in my area, so I was with so many top breeders. I learned about showing and the breed from them - it took years and I had to listen and watch carefully. I had to prove myself to them that I would do right with one of their dogs. I had to earn that respect. They learned I would persevere... I was here to stay and do right by the breed. I earned their trust. This all takes time. It goes both ways. You are also learning about the breeders, learning about grooming, pedigrees, type, etc, etc.... It is not easy to get that title ch. in front of the dog's name and not all get it. It takes the right dog and you have to learn what a dog needs to win. This is one sport you cannot jump feet first into. |