Yes, my son shows his own Bealges. He has a mentor that got him started and helped him in the breed. And this was his first home bred show dog and is now dual championed!
The other is a Min Pin, that is my dog. He was from a show/judges home actually. I would say it was more neglect and lack of socilaization over abuse, though we all feel something happened that i guess we will never know for sure as he is in complete fear of anyone who even resembles his previous owner.
He was placed as a pup with this person, the owner fell very ill just after he got him. As a result of his bedridden status, the dogs did not get the attention they should have. By the time I got him at a yr and a half old, he had never been outside his crate and afraid of people in general. The owner had died and I was contacted by the original breeder and asked if I would take him.
That is history now, he is a social butterfly, loves everyone (except the ones who look like the previous owner, lol) will climb into strangers lap at shows and kiss them, complete turn around.
He went on this past weekend to take Best of Breed again both days. So proud of his turn around.
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