Yeah I hear it is extremely dirty and political as well. I’ll just be satisfied with my half breeds or less than perfect full breeds.
I enjoyed watching the shows though (when I had TV) but...the breeds that I rooted for never won. I like the working breed-herding specifically but love them all.
Says alot that Johnny didn’t turn around and make hamburger out of the other dog. Says alot about the handler (your grandfather?) because if the handler would have given any indication at all, most dogs pick that up and will act.
You are right. I was going to breed; but only Ike now; one it is too darn hard at my age to have pups 24/7 for eight weeks and some of the breeders are just plain crooks. I never recommend a breeder. You can find perfectly good dogs even pure breeds in the many facilities and rescues if you are looking for a specific breed. Besides they are allowing many non breed specific to show in agility; etc. I love showing and will title Ike out. Keeley and Rosey are champions; but have been retired. I have always had pound puppies and will until the day I expire. When this pack goes; will will adopt older dogs because they need a chance to live out their days loved.
The handler is a real professional. He knew this dog and he knew the dog and his owner behind him.
I am titling Ike out because his parents are big champions and they produced in him an exceptionally conformed dog with a great temperament. It would be a crime not too.