
It is perfectly possible to show adults. Initially until they and you gain expereince and confidenc in the ring it may affect your placings by a place or two, but after that you will soon be on a level footing.
I didn't start showing my oldest Elkhound bitch until she was 22months old, and a dog that I bred who is now a Champion wasn't shown until around two years old either.
I wopuld take her back to her breedr for an assessment of her quality (assuming the breeder shows) to see whether they think she is worth showing, though you could just enter the shows and see how she fares.
I would suggest at least a few ringcraft classes for you both, and also fin out how they should be groomed and triummed for the ring (again your breeder should be the best person not a local pet groomer as few know the show look).