Yes, I agree too. Not everyone that shows is reputable or do things as they should. But at least if they show - and do not do what is right - they do get the looks. If you know what I mean.
I show for myself - to get a second and third and 4th ... opinion on my dogs and to learn more.
Yes, I have also seen some poor reputation of our breed in the ring - poor color, roach backed, wrong coat texture, side winders. But that is up to those owners to enter them. The judges responsiblity is to to pick the one that represents our standard the best. You learn a lot at shows. Not only what you have, but what others have. It is a learning process for everyone.
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