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Originally Posted by txshopper73  It's safe to say that reputations are very important. However, if that reputation is tarnished by speculation and rumor brought on by people that have nothing better to do with themselves but to continue to spread lies, then I believe that the truth will come out in the end. Try walking in the shoes of someone that has had their life practically torn apart because a couple of people decided they don't think someone should be showing or have access to show dogs.
Relationships are very important and trust must be established for a veteran show breeder to place any show prospect. Hopefully, that veteran show breeder will be able to look past reputations that have been tarnished by people and give a well deserving chance to a hopeful show exhibitor. You never know...that hopeful show exhibitor may just do that veteran show breeder proud. |
I do understand what you are stating, I have been a victim of such speculation and had to overcome being tarnished by lies. The show world is very political and there are many show breeders that do not get along, but I have noticed they will come together in the aid of a veteran show breeder done wrong! I think veteran show breeders are being much more selective in the placement of their show prospectives and many are choosing to alter them and place them as pets. I believe in order for someone to prove themselves it takes alot of time and patiences. Going to shows helping them in the grooming area and ring side. Shows the veteran show breeder that you are wanting to learn and you will do right by them and especially their dogs they are entrusting to you!