[rbelland]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

You are right a professional handler can Champion a dead cat. Once again it comes down to ethics and integrity. If one is Championing dogs just for the shear purpose of how many dogs one can Champion that is one thing. If one is seriously working to improve the breed, that is another thing. There are more exhibitors that are personally showing their own dogs than those that are placing their dogs with handlers to be championed.

I for one don't have the time or money to follow judges around just because I know them or depend on them to put my dogs up.

As I stated before Mother Clubs do have codes of ethics and conduct and they are there as guidelines. However, one doesn't have to be a member to follow them.

We can all find justification for what we do. However, if one has ethics, integrity and honesty.....their reputation will preceed them.

I for one hate breeding/whelping.....Maybe it comes from too much studying and understanding the responsibilities that go along with it. Knowing that with every given whelp the dangers are there.