Not a bad question! Good breeders aim to be the best; when dogs win shows they win titles. The more dogs they produce with titles, the more their dogs become in demand. Lots of people go to shows to find their next breeder too. As for the owner, I guess it's just nice to have your dog do well, like your kids doing well in school. you also have someone training and socialising your dog.

For fun shows or open shows there is not normally much (of any) on offer as prize money (sometimes like £5)

Top breeders will sometimes co-own a dog and dogs they consider show quality will only go to houses which have a proven show history.

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Once again thanks for the replies

I couldn`t possibly just let her go on her own, however nice the couple are that bred her...she`s part of my family. I suppose I should be flattered that they think she is turning out a quality pup and has been said it will do good for their reputation as breeders should Eccles do well - besides me being a proud mum.

I just have no idea about show things as i said my other are all working breed. So was just interested to know if breeders commonly did this. Not sure how i`ll take to people criticising her

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I would call it more '..handling a dog for'

Sometimes breeders may see something they have breed that has turned out very worthy of being shown and offer to show the dog, sometimes some breeders cant pick between puppies and look specifically for a home that would be willing to allow them to show the puppy/dog

4 years ago I took 2 pups sired by my Ch Male and allowed one to go to my friend, who had an unsuccessful knee operation and cant run, my partner has successfully handled the bitch for her since her 3rd show and in December at LKA they won the 3rd CC, making her into a Champion, everybody is very happy all round.