[Ladyhawk]

I'm still trying to figure out how having a champion can increase profits. Around here champion sired pups don't go for any more than any other pet pups. It cost quite a bit to finish my boy. I did it because I really enjoyed it and he was worthy.
This sport can be very exclusive and cliquie, they don't make it easy for new comers to join in. If you really love it though, don't give up. Go to the conformation class and learn as much as you can. My first mentors (show people who befriended me) weren't even yorkie people. Connor stood patiently for hours while I learned to wrap and I have tons of product that I'll never use. Slowly you'll get to know people and someone may even offer to help.
I hope someone with a big heart takes you under their wing and you succeed. There are too few new people coming into this sport and hanging in there for the long run. The old timers are dying off and with them a wealth of knowledge and experience. Between all of that and the financial straits that AKC is experiencing I fear for this sport. There may not be a strong enough force to fight off PETA and the like to save the sport of dogs much less the breed.