Dogs are no different than we humans. Some of us have royal lineage and some of are just folks. Some of us are healthy and some of us have medical issues. Some of us are smart and some of us not so bright. But in the great scheme of things...aren't we all just humans? And aren't our dogs all just canines, and our cats just felines. And at the root of it all, don't we all just need to be loved and cared for regardless of our lineage, health or IQ?
The sad part is, whether we are human, canine, feline...or whatever, we are not always judged that way.

I do feel for certain breeds in their proclivity to certain conditions. I had a cocker with chronic ear problems. I have a bichon with cataracts forming in his eyes. My sister in law had a mini doxie with a bad back. My friend's boxer had tumors.
I dont' guess it is much different than people of various ethincity having conditions exclusive to, or more so than others. ie; sickle cell in African Americans as one example. I have known a couple of people who have been afflicted with sickle cell and it is sad to see them have to deal with it. But they do deal with it, because thats the hand they have been dealt in life. Thats why we, whose pets have conditions, take care of them and do our best to make them feel better.

I am not pro or anti show. I am pro taking good care of our pets, regardless of whether they are Champions or mutts.