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During dog shows and competitions, dogs are closely examined to see if they possess the criteria that are common to its breed standard. These fun and exciting events are commonly organized by kennel clubs and breed clubs. Examining specific breeds is only done at specialty shows.

Judging is based on the standards set prior to the show by the judges of the show. Because judgments are subjective, it becomes extremely hard to choose dogs which match the set standards laid out for the show. It is not a matter of comparing one dog to another but to the judge’s image of an ideal dog which meet the breed standard almost perfectly. Selecting the winning dog requires it comes up to the breed standard necessary and that is the objective of the dog show.

Using the long list of breed standards, the judges work as a group to frame the conformation point. Conformation points can vary from one competition to another, but there are particular prerequisites that are general. While the pet’s color, pattern, length, type and quality are all observed, the fur is still the most important factor. The distribution, quality and number of the markings will be carefully scrutinized by the judges.

Healthy skin with no pigmentation is also one of the important criterions with the shape and color of the head also taken into consideration. Then judges will also take into consideration the general attitude and temperament of each breed of dogs. A beautiful jaw-line and perfect structure and alignment of the teeth when the jaw is closed will contribute greatly to the judges’ decision.

The shape and color of the eyes and the shape and set of the ears, including the ratio of the length and height are also compared. The style of walk and gait in addition to the shape of the feet and tail are closely scrutinized to determine if the dog is carefully trained and groomed. It is necessary to register the name of the participating dog, breeder and breeder kennel to facilitate identification.

For the purpose of identification the kennel club calls the dog by its registered name while the owner calls it by its call name. There are many dog shows conducted on various levels: there are local shows and national shows, which attract competitors from different parts of the country. Usually dog shows are hierarchical competitions where the winners earn certain points in each show at each level, which makes them eligible for the next show.

The hierarchical nature of the competitions enables the champion to be selected from dogs that have already won championship in other shows and thus ensure that only the best in the breed will be chosen. Since the dog shows are known to select the best dog in the breed, the prices of the puppies of champions get a surprisingly high price.

The popularity of the breed increases rapidly when people look around to buy a pet that resembles the champion. Crufts in the United Kingdom and the Westminster Kennel Club Show in the United States are two prestigious shows available.

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