Dog shows are intended to evaluate breeds and give recognition to competitors and breeders. The dog's overall appearance and structure is judged by following individual breed standards.
Crufts in Birmingham, England, is the largest annual dog show in the world and lasts four days. In the United States, the Westminster Dog Show in New York City is the largest.
Types of Dog Shows
US Shows
- All-breed shows are for all purebred breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club.American Kennel Club: A Beginner's Guide to Dog Shows
- Specialty shows are for specialty breeds, usually sponsored by breed clubs such as the Bulldog Club of America and the Poodle Club of America.American Kennel Club: A Beginner's Guide to Dog Shows
- Group shows are offered to breed classes, such as working, sporting, hounds, terrier, toy, herding.American Kennel Club: A Beginner's Guide to Dog Shows
UK Shows
- All-breed shows are for all purebred breeds recognized by the British Kennel Club.http://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk
- There are show for specialty breeds, usually sponsored by breed clubs.http://www.champdogs.co.uk/club/
- Group shows are offered to breed classes, such as working, sporting, hounds, terrier, toy, herding.http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/1558
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Types of Dogs in Dog Shows
Thisis a list of some of the dogs that participate in the dog shows. There are different categories for different size, type, breeds and age of the dogs.
References
Fast Facts
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United States
The Westminster Dog Show is held annually, at Madison Square Garden, in New York City.
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The United Kingdom
The Crufts Dog Show is held annually at the NEC, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Age
Dogs must be at least 6 months old to participate in the dog shows.
