Dog show

For other uses, see Dog show (disambiguation).
Handlers set up their dogs for judging so that their stance is perfect when the judge views them; this is known as hand stacking

A dog show is an animal show, an event where dogs are exhibited. A conformation show, also referred to as a breed show, is a kind of dog show in which a judge, familiar with a specific dog breed, evaluates individual purebred dogs for how well the dogs conform to the established breed type for their breed, as described in a breed's individual breed standard.[1]

Dog shows can be in the means of evaluating dogs for breeding purposes. A conformation championship from a recognised national kennel club is generally considered as an indication of merit. Many breeders consider championships a prerequisite for breeding. Some critics argue that the shows can encourage selective breeding of traits and lower genetic diversity.

The first modern conformation dog show was held in Newcastle Town Hall in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, in June 1859.[2]

  1. ^ "Dog show | Description & History | Britannica". www.britannica.com. 2024-01-03. Retrieved 2024-01-16.
  2. ^ "History of the Kennel Club". Kennel Club. Retrieved 2 August 2020.