To be able to find a dog with Lottie's health, soundness, movement and temperament is a complete rarity right now in the Dane world as far as I can see. It was their willingness to entrust me with such a dog that I got the chance to go so far. I felt very safe selecting her, in that all of her relatives had these same important qualities. Always ask what you want and don't settle for less than that. You'll get the level of precision you accept.
Quitters never win and winners never quit.
You don't know unless you try. Don't worry about the conformation ring, if the dog is cute now it will be cute later. Motivate - food, toys, food, food. Train in little steps, don't show until the dog is doing its best. Train but don't compete at matches.