All the shows in our area that i have been to have been a good opportunity to get out with your mates and dogs out of season for a good old catch up. The showing side some you win some you loose. Some judges are good and some are bad like most things in life. I saw a guy with a dog about 15 ins, the judge said to him that dogs to big, Guy says it does the job and thats all that counts. The guy ended up winning the class. In most cases its just a fun day out. Does it matter if you win or lose and whats the cost about 1.50 per entry. I enjoy taking the pups out its a good socialization for them.