People may take dogs that "can barely walk" to a show but they are not going to win anything. One of the things they are judged on is their gait. If a dog is not able to walk smoothly with it's head held high it is going to be passed over in the ring.
They are judged according to the standard. 7lbs is the weight limit. Anyone with an AKC registration can enter a show so a larger dog could legally be in the ring but would not be considered for any prize.
If you purchased your dog as show quality then you should talk to the breeder about a partial refund. Most show show prospect pups are far more expensive than a pet quality pup. |