So I did get an answer to my question. I had to ask around quite a bit cause not too many people are familiar with the altered class. I guess I'll share with everyone here.
The members of my local kennel club who knew told me that the competitiveness of it depends on the breed and also the show. Some breeds at certain dog shows will have people come out and compete with their pets. And it's all about having a good time and they just have a ball and lots of fun. And then the flip side of it is that with other breeds and other dog shows it can be quite competitive. People will show dogs who may be retired from breeding and are neutered, but are top knotch dogs and probably already have their championship or grand championship from the regular class. So I guess the answer is it depends.
Either way I'm looking forward to it and I do my first show the beginning of June. It should be fun! |