Good post. I'm just curious why don't you show? From my experience dogs love it! It's amazing watching you little pet going to a show and they transform themselves into a struting show dog
. It can be expensive though and I understand that. We allways had the breeder show/handle the dog.
It's also a great way to compare your stock to others. Yeah there is politics, but you get that anywhere. I'm sure you love the breed and your dogs no questions asked
. I've allways had dogs from champion lines (CKC, AKC and Bermuda in some cases) . I dunno, maybe I'm a snob. Just remember all us "pet" owners aren't oblivious either.