"... and though it may be difficult to find a show prospect here in the US, it is certainly not impossible. I would be leery of purchasing what appears to be a possibly soft-coated, high shoulder, undocked dog for showing here in the US. Sound and healthy is great, but.. Desirable type varies from region to region even within this country and your assumption that "He would grab the attention of the crowd and even the judges in her area." is really assuming alot."
- Not an assumption. A few AKC judges traveled to Hungary and took a look at this dog and a few others from the area and were quite pleased w/ him and said that they would certainly put him up and that we needed dogs like him in the US. Further, his coat is correct and yes in the photo he does have high withers, but look at the handling! He's practically on his tippy toes in the photo w/ his head craned up. Not a good representation of the dog by any means, but you post what you can when ya can. Two photos shouldn't sell a dog, that just gets your attention. Talking to those that know the dog will and then seeing a good variety of photos (self stack, different levels, blah blah blah...) will help even more in a decision if you can't meet the dog.
And what I was saying about finding a young adult to compete w/ IS indeed difficult! Not many breeders here in the US are willing to sell a dog that in their opinion can certainly finish to a novice handler. I dare you to find ONE! And even more, one that wouldn't reem the person on the purchase price and potentially a ridiculous contract? (Contracts are necc. Don't get me wrong! Just I've seen some outlandishly ridiculous ones out there). No, a breeder is wise to keep those dog to themselves or place those dogs to experienced show homes. So, my point was that she would have a heck of a time finding one here that has as many good points as this boy does, not get reamed on the purchase price and has nice tight joints w/ a personality to boot. You tell me if I'm wrong?
And yes WBC does do contracts-she's fabulous about keeping in touch w/ her progeny too. Almost to a fault!
