[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: show/money
- From: Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx
- To: utter227@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2005 13:32:42 EDT
In a message dated 6/24/2005 9:27:42 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
utter227@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
With all the talk lately on here about what it takes to get a "show"
dog, the money it costs, the time it takes, could this be the reason
why numbers are falling? I would expect many don't have the money
it's said to take, or the time either. It's either for the rich
or those who don't mind being broke all the time. Probably many of
us fit into the latter group LOL.
Anne
I doubt it because people still "do" things with their dogs that cost $$$$$
but are perceived as being more fun and enjoyable.
As far as "getting" a show dog, looking at it from another angle, as one who
breeds an occasional litter when I want to keep something for ME ~ when the
cost of a companion puppy @ 8 weeks is similar to or in some areas may even
exceed what a "show home" would expect to pay after the breeder assumes all the
risk and grows the baby out a bit, and then IF the puppy for whatever reason
doesn't meet expectations, the breeder has to place an older youngster at a
much reduced $$$$ ~ when basically all the companion home wants @ 8 weeks is
a health certificate and a reasonable hip guarantee and the show home wants
next year's superstar, w/all sorts of guarantees, who BTW has to meet the
approval of their handlers, their regional club members, friends and anyone
who
cares to offer an opinion at each and every stage of the youngster's growth
and development or for sure you're 'gonna hear about it ~ and MOST importantly
IMO ~ when the likelihood of a companion puppy going to a forever home and
living a life close to that of a much loved child far exceeds that of a "show
prospect" who is one of many and may or may not be next year's superstar and
if not, you have to wonder where it will end up ~ the temptation is to let a
promising baby go at 8 weeks and wish it a long healthy life and if the only
folks who enjoy its beauty are the owners and their neighbors...so be it. Is
it any wonder there are a whole lot of nice dogs laying on couches?
Kathy
three generations of Dual Titled Champions live here!
visit _Pine Hill German Shepherd Dogs_
(http://www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds/)
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