ruby55
Well-Known Member
For anyone in conformation: THE DOG SHOW WORLD · If you love to talk about dogs, you're a know-it-all. · If you don't talk about dogs, you know nothing. · If you stop to chat at a show, you're a show-off. · If you don't, success has gone to your head. · If your dogs are at all the shows, you're not letting others in on the wins. · If you're absent, you're afraid of the competition. · If your dog wins, you know the judges. · If you don't win, it's obvious your dog isn't quality. · If you win and thank the judge, you're playing politics. · If you win and don't thank the judge, you're rude. · If you lose and congratulate the winner, you're a hypocrite. · If you lose and don't t say anything, you're a poor sport. · If you've been breeding less than 20 years you're a newcomer. · If you've been breeding for more than 20 years, you should get out of the way of the up-and-comers. · If you use your own stud, you're kennel blind. · If you go outside for stud services, you don't think much of your own breeding. · If you sell most of your puppies, you're trying to flood the market. · If you keep most of your puppies, they're not good enough to sell. · If you keep your health testing up to date, you're admitting your lines are full of problems. · If you don't check for every condition known to veterinary science, you're irresponsible and have no integrity. · If you choose to mentor or offer 'free' advice, you're arrogant. · And finally, if you keep your opinions and knowledge to yourself, you haven't learned anything. Author Unknown