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dogs arent judged on there poofyness! that is so stupid! they are judged on conformation, temperment, not poofyness... and breeds dont suffer because they are shown, probably alot of them get looked after a hell of a lot better than some average "pet" dogs....
Sorry you feel I am being so stupid - however I know people with poodles who keep hair cut from grooming to use as a hairpeice to increase the poofyness
I know people who have removed perfect conformation aussies from their breeding program because the dog wasnt 'flashy' enough (in her words - not enough white on his head and ruff)
On the last BBC telivised crufts they showed a lady with shelties saying how she didnt let them run about and play because that would take the goodness from their food away from their coats
and arnt show dogs 'pet' dogs? the ones that are I have no problems with - its people who have many dogs and who just pass on their dogs to others when they are no longer of use to them
of course you would go, that feeling of winning is amazing! and makes you realise that all the work you have put in with your dog has paid off.
Please dont assume for me. Last year I only got round to entering Ben for 1 show. We won by the way, that was nice
But for me a great round is a great round whether it is in class, in a field in the middle of nowhere or in a ring at a show, when I am running Ben I dont actually see the surroundings until the run is over - sounds odd I know but for the run there is only me, Ben and a course - if I realised there were people watching I woulndt be able to run
It's a
hobby - same could be said for show jumping or gymkhanas or most other animal related activities ... costs the owners a fortune, not glamour or glory just great fun if it is what you want to do
Yup and while it is still a hobby then I have no problem with it
Its when it becomes more than that
When the hobby is more important than the dog
When ring placings dictate suitability to be bred from
When the breed starts to alter and becomes less able to do the job they were bred for in the first place - and heck even less able to enjoy doggy life to the full
When people assume their dog is more important than my dog