| What a gorgeous young pup you have - just stunning! Very good luck with her! Sometimes, if you contact the 4-H or high schools or colleges with Ag programs, you can find young people who want to become handlers - I believe it is a lot less expensive, sometimes they do it for school or group credit, and you are giving a budding handler a chance to shine - but that's only if you aren't extremely competitive, because the professional handlers can be brutal, and the judges CAN be partial! (not always, but some) And, in some places (like here in SoCal) VERY political. Very best of luck to you - she's a dandy. Lois |