We all know that anyone who loves this breed and has an interest in showing all shares a common ground. I do not think that anyone is any better than me because they are showing. And when I do, I will not think that anyone is beneath me either. (any one who knows me knows this is my nature, and that I respect everyone who is trying to do their best on any level) Growing up with a family who raised and showed horses I think I am qualified to put in my 2 cents. My sister showed horses that were not always of our family's breedings. She was just as respected (won more) and was a better rider than most of those who showed their own breeding. To me, when a breeder is at a point in their program where they are able to show their own dogs that they have produced, I believe that's when the "true pride" would kick in, but I don't think that they should be put in a different catergory just because they may not be showing a dog of their own breeding at any paticular time. If I start out with a baby that is not of my breeding in the show world I can only hope that the more seasoned "show breeders" will allow me to have the same respect that they did when they started out. Breeders in general all share a common ground because they all share an interest in dogs. There has always been this catergorizing of people and it really bothers me. Lending a helping hand to someone who shares your same interest is what is most important and will gain you the most respect in the long run whether you are showing your own dogs or someone else's. I am very fortunate to have found someone like that. I wouldn't trade a kind soul like that for all the show breeders in the world. |