| A dog will be examined to see if it fulfills the specific | | | | the teeth and how they align when the jaw is closed. |
| standards or not during a dog shows, breed shows | | | | Comparisons are made for the shape and color of |
| or conformation shows. It is often conducted by | | | | the eyes and the shape and set of the ears, including |
| kennel clubs and breed clubs. Where only special | | | | the ratio of the length and height. The dogs entering |
| breeds are examined, they are commonly called | | | | competitions should be well groomed because the |
| specialty shows. | | | | style of walking and gait and the shape of the tail |
| Prior to the show, judges of the show have already | | | | and feet are closely observed. The name of each |
| set standards. To choose dogs which match the set | | | | participating dog should be registered so that every |
| standards during the show is extremely difficult | | | | dog's name is attached with the breeder's kennel |
| because the judgements made should be completely | | | | name. |
| subjective. Not only is one dog compared with the | | | | For the purpose of easy identification because every |
| other, but also compared to the judge's expectations | | | | dog has a registered name as well as a call name, the |
| and criteria of an ideal dog which can meet the breed | | | | kennel club uses the registered name while the |
| standard almost perfectly. The dog show is organized | | | | owner refers to the pet using the call name. |
| to select a dog that fits almost completely the set | | | | Challengers from different parts of the country |
| breed standards, as the winner. | | | | never fail to take the opportunity to participate in |
| The breed standard is jotted down in a long list, | | | | the many dog shows held at these different levels. |
| which is called a conformation point - all the judges | | | | Because of the hierarchical nature of the contests , |
| get together in a group and frame the conformation | | | | only dogs that have won at each show at each level |
| point. Certain common requirements remain the same | | | | are given points and deemed eligible for the next |
| for all competitions although conformation points can | | | | show. |
| vary from one competition to another. Although the | | | | These shows allow pets which have already won |
| pet's color, pattern, length, type and quality are | | | | championship in other shows and the aim is to |
| observed, in the final analysis the fur is still the most | | | | choose the best in the breed. Such shows improve |
| important factor. The layout, quality and quantity of | | | | the reputation of the dog, breeder and kennel with |
| the markings are also viewed carefully. | | | | the price of the puppies of that particular dog sold |
| Healthy skin with no pigmentation is also one of the | | | | for a surprisingly high price. The popularity of the |
| important criterions with the shape and color of the | | | | champion breed increases rapidly when pet buyers |
| head also taken into consideration. The general | | | | crowd around looking for a pet that looks like the |
| attitude and temperament of each breed of dogs | | | | champion. Two acknowledged prestigious dog shows |
| are also noted down. The judges will compare and | | | | available are Crufts in the United Kingdom and the |
| take into consideration the mouth and structure of | | | | Westminster Kennel Club Show in the United States. |