I don't show Malc. I would like to but would need to hire a handler and get a specialist groomer for terriers and it just costs too much. I have heard of people pulling their dogs so your dog can't get a best in breed, I've heard of breeders not allowing a handler to work for another breeder of the same breed and one lady I bought a dog from had her show dog killed at the show by a boston terrier.
THe breed clubs are quite another thing - impossible to get in unless someone in the club sponsors you - so those in first close off the club to everyone who isn't in their circle. I know they have told people that I am a puppy mill because my customers have told me this (still buy from me) - most of my customers are smart people, teachers, doctors, university people - people who like what I've done on my website - which is important as they have to drive hundreds of miles to get their pups.
I am in the CKC and still could show if I wanted. It sure was a shock to get into breeding and find out just how mean-spirited dog breeders can be.
