I thought you meant was too much to spend for a show puppy.....
Maybe your contacts with show people get you better pricing....
which is wonderful....and probably well deserved....but, I am not there yet....
In about 10 years maybe....but, until then...and until I prove myself, I will be paying for experience.....unless, I can find a good mentor that will help.......
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What are you doing for the next 10 years!!!! LOL...can I move in????