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	Conformation show - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Conformation shows are typically held under the auspices of a national kennel club.
		Strictly speaking, a dog show is not exactly a comparison of one dog to another, it is a comparison of each dog to a judge's concept of the ideal specimen as dictated by the breed standard, containing the attributes of a given breed and a list of conformation points.
		The smallest are the Companion Shows, where there are usually a few conformation classes for pedigree dogs, and several "novelty" classes, such as waggiest tail and handsomest dog, which are open to any dog including crossbreeds.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Conformation_dog_show (1929 words)

	Conformation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In chemistry, the conformation of a molecule is its structure.
		In molecular biology and biochemistry, a protein's conformation (tertiary structure) is its overall shape as determined by its folding.
		In dog breeding and conformation shows, the conformation is how well the dog conforms in appearance to standards published for a specific breed.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Conformation (173 words)

	American Bulldog Association Conformation Show Rules and Point Breakdowns for Championships revised 1998
		A show license and show report form will be mailed to the sponsoring club prior to the show date, which must be returned completed and signed by two club officers and the show judge within one week after the show with the required fees.
		ABA conformation shows are not to be halted between classes for posed photos.
		A dog is not allowed to show in the champion class on the weekend he finishes because the dog is not an official champion until the report with the final win is received and recorded by the ABA.
	www.american-bulldog.com /ABA_show_rules.htm (1329 words)

	Borzoi Club of America
		Borzoi are entered in conformation shows by their owners for many purposes; to receive evaluations from licensed judges, to compete for an American Kennel Club championship, to improve the breed by comparing entered animals with each other as potential breeding stock and to present our best representatives of the breed to an interested public.
		There are two types of conformation shows; specialty shows put on by individual breed clubs (such as the Borzoi Club of America and other local or regional Borzoi clubs) and all-breed shows held by all-breed clubs (examples being the numerous local kennel clubs).
		If after a number of shows, you are sure you are grooming and handling acceptably well and your Borzoi has shown its heart out for you and for some reason the two of you as a team are not competitive, remember that not every dog is a show dog.
	www.borzoiclubofamerica.org /conformation.htm (4776 words)

	American Kennel Club - A Beginner's Guide to Dog Shows
		Showing dogs is a great sport where the thrill of competition is combined with the joy of seeing beautiful dogs.
		Spayed or neutered dogs are not eligible to compete in conformation classes at a dog show, because the purpose of a dog show is to evaluate breeding stock.
		Most dogs in competition at conformation shows are competing for points toward their AKC championships.
	www.akc.org /events/conformation/beginners.cfm (2537 words)

	Showing
		Many show breeders spend alot of time producing dogs and do not want to let their top prospects go to pet homes just to be spayed and neutered.
		If you are interested in showing, you either have a dog you bought from a breeder that is show potential or you are interested in finding a dog that is show potential.
		Shows need to be entered three weeks prior to the date of the show.
	home.att.net /~hattrick-dals/Showing.html (3349 words)

	Dog Owner's Guide: Take me out to the dog show
		But canine conformation shows are often scornfully (and mistakenly) dismissed as beauty contests and are easily misunderstood.
		Breed conformation — a combination of skeleton, muscle structure, body shape, and coat type that is unique to each breed — is spelled out in a document known as the breed standard.
		Conformation shows are divided into classes for puppies and adult dogs, males first, then females.
	www.canismajor.com /dog/consho2.html (2098 words)

	All About AKC Dog Shows
		In the United States most shows are held under the auspicies of the American Kennel Club (AKC), hence the standard of the breed for Maltese is the AKC standard.
		The main consideration at a conformation show is the overall appearance and structure of the dog as defined by the "Standard" of the dog.
		Show Superintendents (or "supers") are the people who conduct the business end of the shows: they take the entries, set up the rings, assign the judging times, print the catalogs, etc. They are a fountain of knowledge for dog show enthusiasts and they will send out information regarding upcoming shows that they are handling.
	www.bhejei.com /ibid.htm (3203 words)

	Conformation
		of showing your dog as a representative of its breed, to be judged by its physical characteristics and presentation.
		Conformation has often been called a beauty contest, but it is much, much more.
		Part of conformation is the presentation of the dog, so both you and your puppy need to learn how to do this.
	www.sierrawest.org /conform.html (495 words)

	Bernese Conformation
		There are Conformation Show Rings at All Breed Dog Shows, which happen in every region of the United States and are generally put on by that local AKC recognized all breed dog club.
		Show Collar: I buy the silver snake choke chain, in a length that allows about 2 inches of excess chain when the dog is wearing it (how much chain can be pulled tight).
		Show Lead: I use a thin, softly woven nylon lead that is 4 foot or less, moderate size/width and feels soft to my hand.
	www.sagekeep.com /conformation.htm (2644 words)

	NADKC Testing and Breeding - Zuchtschau
		The reason for a conformation show is as follows : Besides judging the conformation according to the standards of paragraph 3B of the breed regulations is to determine if the dog is breedable or not breedable.
		Dogs who have not yet passed a test before a conformation show receive a certificate of the results of the conformation judgement, which should be presented to the Club President as soon as the required performance test has been achieved.
		These Conformation Show Regulations were enacted by the DEUTSCH KURZHAAR VERBAND at the annual meeting on 19 March,1988.
	www.nadkc.org /pages/zuchtschau.htm (507 words)

	Conformation Shows - German Style
		You're about to enter a whole new realm of conformation shows - a world where most of the things you've learned about showing in the AKC world are not only useless in the German ring, but can in fact be damaging.
		To show the left side, use the index and middle fingers of each hand to pull the lips apart and again use your index finger at the base of the gum to see the pre-molar.
		A conformation show will give you an evaluation of your dogs physical beauty, but it will tell you nothing of the dogs character, working ability or of its ability to provide pleasure in your life.
	www.rottie-l.org /germanshow.html (2374 words)

	Damascusroad Pomeranians: What is a Standard?
		In the case of a Conformation Show, it is the CKC approved judge who performs the evaluation and judges each dog entered in the show according to its own Breed Standard, and not according to other dogs presented in the ring.
		Conformation Show Judges are licensed by the CKC, and charged with evaluating the quality of each dog in relation to its own Breed Standard, and not against other breeds of dogs entered or based on personal preference.
		The Conformation Show ring is very competitive, and the Best in Show, the highest award, is determined through a process of elimination which each dog entered in the Show being judged according to its own Breed Standard.
	www.damascusroad.ca /Standards.htm (1430 words)

	AKC Conformation - Show dog information
		At a dog show, the main consideration is the dog's conformation or overall appearance and structure.
		Most dogs in competition at conformation shows are competing for points toward their championship.
		At one show, a dog can earn from one to five points toward a champion title, depending on the number of males or females actually in competition for the breed.
	www.natural-akita.com /JPTeez/html/akc_conformation.html (624 words)

	Show dogs
		Conformation exhibition as we know it is a relatively modern phenomenon--is only about 125 years old.
		Another show, for Schipperkes only, was held in Brussels in 1690; this event "appears to have been one of a regular series organized by Brussels shoemakers to show off their dogs in their ornate, intricately worked metal collars," states Frank Jackson, editor, Faithful Friends: Dogs in Life and Literature (London: Robinson, 1997), p.
		The event has since erroneously come to be regarded as the first dog show, but its significance is as the first dog show to attract a high proportion of its entries from far away, something which had become possible with the advent of the railway." (Ibid, p.
	www.poodlehistory.org /PSHOW.HTM (3321 words)

	Dog Owner's Guide: Watching a conformation show
		What all this means is that Winnie, who is showing in American-Bred, must wait until all five classes of males are judged ahead of her.
		Winnie's handler 'stacks' (poses) her to show her to her best advantage, and then the judge examines her body with his hands and asks her handler to gait her around the ring to determine how well all her parts add up to make a winning dog.
		In this stage of the showing, Winnie will be judged in competition with all the other Best of Breed winners for her group.
	www.canismajor.com /dog/conshow.html (1399 words)

	Conformation Shows Demystified
		At a Conformation Show, (or Breed Show), dogs of each breed compete, and are judged against the AKC Standard for their breed.
		A "Specialty" is a show whose entry is limited to dogs of one specific breed, (or group of breeds such as all Terriers).
		A "Benched" show requires that dogs be on exhibit at their benches for the duration of the show, leaving the bench only to compete or to be exercised.
	amrottclub.org /shows.htm (948 words)

	Conformation Showing in the SV Style
		Most shows are judged by SV judges though a few American judges have been approved by the SV, notably AKC Judge Fred Lanting and AKC Judge Dr. Morton Goldfarb.
		A strong progeny group in mandatory for a dog to be considered for the VA award at the German Sieger show.
		Double handling, which is not permitted at AKC shows, requires training for the dog, an observant double handler and quick, subtle communication between the primary handler and the people outside.
	willamettevalleyschutzhundclub.com /Shows.htm (1367 words)

	Welcome to the Heart of New York - Minutes from previous meetings
		Her thought was that entry fees waived favors those members who show a number of dogs, whereas waiving dues is fair to all members who work.
		It was decided that we would have 2 shows (one in the morning and another in the afternoon for Conformation with 2 different judges(on Sunday, April 27, 2003, with one Obedience show in the morning only.
		Nancy Wiedrich was appointed Show Secretary for the August Show (for conformation and obedience), with Betsy Atkinson acting as herding secretary.
	www.watermarkaussies.com /honyasc/minutes.html (5584 words)

	[sdc] Information
		To show in conformation you need to have a stacking photo (sideview) of your dog.
		Anyone can host a conformation show but if you want to judge you need to be PT Certified.
		Please read our Structure of a Conformation Show if you are unfamiliar with how conformation shows are setup.
	www.geocities.com /sdconline/conguide.html (108 words)

	Conformation Show Leads or Leash
		The Moriah All Breed Show Lead fits the #1 requirement for the all breed show ring handler: thin and pliable enough to tuck into your hand or pocket.
		Because this is a lightweight 1/4" lead, care must be taken in determining the appropriateness of this type of lead for your breed of dog, its weight and behavior.
		Moriah show leads are available in any length and a variety of widths necessary for the conformation ring.
	www.leatherleashes.com /leadsshow1.htm (206 words)

	Conformation Show Titles--What Do They Mean?
		In the elite world of show dogs, it is assumed that a Championship title represents exceptional quality of the individual dog.
		At the shows, the dogs entered claim to be the closest representatives of this standard, then it is up to the judges to select the one that is "THE" closest to the ideal, without any disqualifying faults.
		Their efforts did improve the structure (although these dogs were no longer "show" quality) but serious temperament problems started to surface.
	www.shilohshepherds.info /titles.htm (1100 words)

	Dogpile - Web Search: dog show
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	www.dogpile.co.uk /uk.dogpl/search/web/dog+show/?ito=1526&itc=132 (219 words)

	American Dog Breeders Association (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		They did not want a standard that copied those of the United Kennel Club or the American Kennel Club, but a standard for those dogs that they owned and continued to breed for the traits of intelligence, character, loyalty, and the athletic qualities that the breed was originally bred for hundreds of years ago.
		Ralph Greenwood was a visionary in drafting the ADBA Conformation Standard that reflected an athletic American Pit Bull Terrier in his finest form.
		Many experts in the dogs have said that the A.D.B.A. Conformation Standard is the best standard written for any breed.
	www.adba.cc /p_pdetails.asp?fspid=21 (280 words)

	Doberman Pinschers -- Titles
		At a Specialty Show, the only dog left undefeated at the end of all judging on that day.
		At an all-breed show, the only dog left undefeated at the end of all judging on that day.
		Korklasse I and II Highest level and the most prestigious conformation title awarded in Europe to dogs which meet strict conformation and temperament tests along with other requirements.
	www.hundmeister.com /titles.htm (710 words)

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