No matter the breed, dogs that are capable of getting a championship are rare. Breeders are not going to sell their best dogs to an unknown person. They want their best dogs in their gene pool and want to show themselves.
However, if you become known to the breeder, you will get some consideration. In my case, I have competed in agility with two of the breeder's pets, and have even competed in conformation with them. I have been active working with rescue and have helped her place pets and retired dogs.
Many breeders will co-own with a junior so the dog can still be shown under their name and so the junior can compete. Many breeders will place a retired champion in a pet or performance him. Most of them are spayed first but if you are active in the breed they make arrangements.
The key is being active in the breed. Agility is a real blast and a good way to start.
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