No, no, no! Infact my Pepe loves the ring and wants to always show. He has that attitude - "Look at me!!!" My dogs are never drugged. They are pampared and are in my home - free run. They actually run my house, they just let me live there. LOL And yes, dogs are highly , highly judged on their personality and temperment in the ring. What judge wouldn't love a cute, very expressive yorkie in the ring! Easy loves to go away too at shows, since she loves to stay in hotels and have barbecue! It is her favorite and she watches TV too. Really, she does. Not kidding. Each dog has their own personalities and love to show OR I would not take them to show if they truly did not enjoy it. We jsut got back from a show today and Kee loves the ring.
T.