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Originally Posted by 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. |
Thank you Tami. I am excited and have been doing lots of research. I will be going to the show here in Sept. and will attempt to make contacts with a lady that is within 2 hours from me. There is another lady that I am making plans with to evaluate my show potentials. And of course the class I start in Sept. I emailed that lady and she gave me the "low down" on the classes. They are for me and the pup and that mine will be the perfect age to begin. She will show me stacking, leading, plus conditioning tips, attitude and confidence building, etc. (for me and the pup
). She stated to go to
Show Dog, Grooming and Pet Supplies - Cherrybrook for the lead. They have quite a few there so I will have to check into which one is the best.
So I have begun the journey and will not let a few people scare me away. I did that years ago and have regretted it ever since. I did not have a thick hide and just walked away disgusted and hurt. Not again will I allow people to do that, I will control my emotions.
I am not just championing a dog to get more money. Up here the pups go for the same money if they have no papers, limited registration, or full registration. The general public do not even know what papers are let alone what a registry is. So I could easily go to the APRI or the CKC (american) one, and champion out something of my own that is not worthy to get that CH title. So I do not buy into the CH a dog to get more money for the pups. If you are buying a pet CH does not matter in their eyes for the most part.
And I am excited, nervous, but most important determined not to be meek this time around and stand my ground.
So to the supporters THANK YOU again.
