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Originally Posted by Lorraine  Sorry you gave up on the showing part. It is not an easy thing to learn all the whys and wherefores of the show rings. Hope you do find a good home for this little guy soon. Yes you certainly can't keep them all and I know he will be happy in a good pet home. |
It did take a while though, because I'm not naturally cunning. The part I'm still not understanding is what's the point. Two or three friends enter a bunch of dogs in a show to build up a few points. They've been on the scene a few years and are known to the judges. A newby showing up with a gorgeous dog will most likely be overlooked by most judges until a year or two of being out there every weekend and becomes a familiar face. The show regulars will make their dogs look good or bad depending on who they've decided amongst themselves should win the points. Voila, a champion is made, but what is that champion worth in a mostly rigged system? I know it isn't like that all the time everywhere, but I've seen and heard enough.