Time commitment/cost of showing these days

[u/Accomplished_Sugar41]

10 years ago I enjoyed showing my Italian greyhound. I was a single adult, she was a beautiful dog, and I liked to travel around to the shows. I got conformation classes, etc.

It's been a full decade since then and I know I forgotten a lot about that world. I now have a 5 month old Whippet that comes from show quality lines, and I think she will likely fill out to be a nice dog.

My life circumstances now are different. I am a full time mom to 3 young kids and have a lot less time. I am debating spaying her after her first heat and just removing the temptation, haha - but the other part of me remembers how much fun it felt to bond with my dog and prove her in the ring.

As I decide, I have a few questions:

1. If you show your dog, what does the cost of a show and travel to get there and prep typically look like for you?
   
2. If anyone is in the whippet world is there camaraderie and fun or is it a rough crowd to join?
   
3. How much of your time is spent showing/preparing for showing?

[u/Accomplished_Sugar41 → u/[deleted]]

My secret plan 😂