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A show dog might refer to any dog entered into a dog show. More specifically, a show dog is a dog which has been specially bred, trained, and/or groomed to conform to the specifications of dog shows, so as to have a chance of winning. Often used as a single word (showdog), the term is also used within the sport of conformation to refer to a dog ...
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 ...
"Dog and pony show" is a colloquial term that has come to mean a highly promoted, often over-staged performance, presentation, or event designed to sway or convince opinion for political, or less often, commercial ends.
Then there's Zaida, an Afghan hound fresh off a win at last month's World Dog Show in Croatia. Other big-winning competitors include a German shepherd named Mercedes and an otterhound called Melody.
The most popular show-breed dogs are often enjoyed as pets, best friends, and loyal companions. However, there’s plenty of fun and satisfaction to be had in participating in dog shows.
The National Dog Show is an all-breed show authorized by the AKC, and has taken place in various incarnations each year since 1933. Any dog registered with the kennel club can take part.
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is an all-breed conformation show, held annually in the New York metropolitan area. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is one of a handful of benched shows in the United States. Dogs are required to be on display in their assigned locations (show benches) during the entire show except when shown in the ...
A kennel club manages all these aspects of the dog breeds it claims to represent, either directly or through its member bodies. Today's kennel clubs specialize in working dogs or conformation show dogs. In today's parlance, dog clubs for mixed-breed dogs are gaining ground and are now sometimes categorized as kennel clubs. The original purpose ...