Well, for me...
I'm not even close to showing but I know I will down the road, it's just the competitor in me. But for me it will definately be a fish I've raised myself, as a test to my skills at husbandry, selection.
As far as showing to support a club. Done it, will do it again. I compete with Belgian Malinois in French Ring Sport. (it's an agility, obedience, protection sport) I've entered my dog and myself in a trial when I know we are not ready (to even do well enough to pass the level, let alone win it) simply because the sport is young here in North America and anything I can do to support and help it grow is worthwhile to me.
YouTube - Saphir (little video I put up a while ago of my dog Saphir)
Anyway, until I'm ready I'll be the quiet guy in the back row at a show/seminar near you plotting my strategy for victory!!
Grant