[nlavett]

Our first show was an IABCA at 4 months in Orlando last September in the puppy class. She took 3 firsts and a second, all SG-1. We've just completed our first USRC show in Orlando where she took VP-3 in the 6-9 month. I have to tell you, I enjoyed the USRC show so much better than the IABCA. I encountered some very rude people at the IABCA. Example:
I was walking back to the building whenI stopped to admire a greyhound a woman had. She went on to tell me how many wonderful achievements he had made. I love how excited we all get when our babys do well. She asked me why I was there. I told her we were very excited as this was our very first show and we had an entry in the puppy class. She asked me what breed. I said Rottweiler. Her whole demeanor changed. She said oh, turned her back and walked away. We then encountered people who would literally pick their dogs up and go dramatically out of their way to avoid our ring, us walking, etc.
Is this common? And what is the best way to handle attitudes like this? Should I go out of my way to keep Xasha away from other people/dogs? She loves meet and greets and is so well behaved. I know it's simply ignorance, but it's so unfair. We have an IABCA coming up in May.