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Originally Posted by LilPuppyLove  Sorry, I did not mean to be confusing. For my first puppy, I know that no one will let me have a Show dog off the bat, so I am ok with a good pet quality while I search for a Mentor. I signed up for the Mentor/Mentee program through AKC but I highly doubt I will find one locally. In the mean time, I would like to get a puppy to "practice" on, like grooming, conformation, training, ect. Does that make a little more sense? |
Not everyone is lucky to find a mentor close by. You may have to travel a bit....not many shows in your area.
No to knock AKC....but, going that route isn't going to work.