Look at what mess the so called 'breed standards' have done to the bulldog, mastiff, german shepards etc.
the working cocker and springer spaniel are totally different dogs to the show types, which are dopey,stupid, have hair and ears thats too long.
if your dog works well it is (in my opinion) worth more than any show type. i would remind the lady of the mess the kennel club is in regarding their breed standards! and they ruin good breeds with their narrow mindedness