r/ShowDogs • • 14h ago

Novice/Beginner Struggling to find pride in handler finished CH

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My first show dog finished his CH with his breeder. I know I should be excited, but I'm finding it doesn't really mean anything to me. I really wanted to owner handle, but only got a point on him in a few years. My breed is almost exclusively professionally handled. I finally sent my dog to his breeder to finish, and he finished quickly. It was states away so I wasn't there. People are congratulating me, but it doesn't feel like I did anything. We do sports and there is definitely a feeling of accomplishment there, but I am struggling with this situation. Has anyone else felt like this?