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 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.