Is it true that there is an awful amount of bitching in the ring?
I am hoping to get my pup out in the spring in a few open shows but have heard a lot of bad things about the people who show.
I really dont want to enter into anything that will require my being on my guard constantly and feeling that i have no right to be there.

I would appreciate your views on this as i have been booked into ring craft for the beginning of Jan and would like to know if i should swap to obedience insted and just have a pet.

This pup was born as show potential but i dont need the stress if its really that bad.

Any replies appreciated.

Take no notice guest and have a go and see whether you and pup enjoy it :)
Some people will bitch no matter what they do in life but Im sure you'll also meet some lovely and helpful people in  the show world- I know I have :)
So if I was you Id have a go and see what you think.......... :D

About the same amount as in any other sport/hobby. I've made some very good friends through showing. You'll need to make up your own mind.
:)

Yes there is bitchyness but only a minority which do give a bad name to everyone :( unfortantly  Most the people are kind helpful etc.

what breed do you have? you may be able to meet some champdoggers at shows!!!
join up & tell us about your dog!

Theres good and bad people everywhere...the show ring has both but you don't have to mix with the nasties!
Showing is fun and a great way to meet new freinds with similar interests
Archer

Why not do both once your puppy is trained for the conformation competition then you could start obedience & do both all my dogs are trained for breed & obedience