Hi all,
Long time lurker first time poster please move this thread if its in the wrong category.
I am an experienced dog owner mostly I have owned and loved one breed but in recent years I have had some troubles trying to enter the show ring.
I have purchased two 'show quality' pups in the last five years, neither of them have worked out so to speak. Both have grown up with disqualifying faults that have prevented them from being able to be shown. Regardless I love them both as pets but I am slightly disheartened that my attempts to become part of the show world have been fruitless.
I spent my time attending shows and specialties and researched for over a year before I purchased my first pup. I studied the standard to the wire and know that I purchased from a reputable and knowledgeable breeder in both instances. I know that when a puppy is young its hard to tell their full show potential I get that and I do not blame either breeder, I completely get it. My question is for future reference.
If you are a breeder and you sell a show quality pup that doesn't work out, is there anything you offer an owner? In terms of an exchange or the opportunity to show an older dog etc? It's hard of course when you fall in love with your dog first and foremost to even think about giving them up but I know you as breeders may need to do that at times to ensure you get the best quality dogs. I as someone that wishes to show and grow in my chosen breed also want that opportunity I am just not sure if there are any 'rules' so to speak about purchasing a 'show quality' dog.
I would appreciate the opportunity just to learn more about breeder practices for in the future if I ever obtain another dog and wish to show.
Thanks so much in advance. :)
