All-Breed Shows

The primary reason for conformation show is to evaluate breeding stock. Dogs compete first against dogs of the same breed, then of a group, and finally winners of the group. Each of the breed winners, also belong to a group. Breed winners then compete against dogs of the same group. Finally, these group winners compete against the winners of the other groups for the title of 'Best in Show.'a

 

 

The dogs are all judged against how best they embody their breeds standard. Do they look like they can do a job (if they have one); do they express the correct features and structure of the breed? Conformation shows are expressly to test and compare 'breeding stock' of all the different breeds. These standards describe body construction, temperament, and visual attributes, among other things. Judges are usually experienced in more than one breed.

 

All-breed Conformation Show
Organizations in Canada and the USA

 

The Canadian Kennel Club

http://www.ckc.ca/en/

 

American Kennel Club

http://www.akc.org/

 

United Kennel Club

http://www.ukcdogs.com/Web site.nsf/WebPages/Home

 

Canine Federation of Canada

http://caninecanada.ca/en/mission_statement.asp

 

International All Breed Canine Association

www.iabca.com