conformation
“Conformation” is the official name for “dog shows.” These programs are designed to promote the exhibition of registered purebred dogs and award those that conform to the breed standard as well as evaluate breeding stock. The dog’s conformation - his overall appearance, structure and movement - is an indication that the dog’s structure will allow him the capability to do the work it has been bred for and to produce puppies structurally correct. Fashion trends are a part of our lives and have also become a part of the dog show conformation world. Please be sure to understand the breed standard which supports the work the dog was bred for when evaluating appreance, structure and movement for your particular purposes.
Many venues offer conformation competitions including
Australian Shepherd Club of America
American Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Bermuda Kennel Club
Hey Jude's Star-Fire of Antar, CD GSDCA 1984 #3 Brood Bitch Futurity/Maturity System |
Mekkado's Aristocrat |
Mekkado's Celebrity v HeyJude GSDCA 1984 Midwestern Region maturity class placement |
Mekkado's Daytona |
Mekkado's Dragon Slayer co-owned with Jim & Cheryl Spice |
Mekkado's Ferrari co-owned with Jim and Cheryl Spicer GSDCA 1984 Great Lakes Region Best in Futurity |
CH Mekkado's Fancy of Edbar co-owned with Ed and Bard Hanlon GSDCA 1984 Midwestern Region Best Opposite in Futurity |
companions |
obedience |
protection sports |
hunting |