Conformation
About Conformation as a Sport
The official term for dog shows is conformation — as in, the act of conforming or producing conformity. While a dog show may look like a beauty pageant, it’s not. Dogs are not being compared to each other; they’re being measured by how closely they conform to the standard of their particular breed. Why? Because the closer a dog’s appearance is to the breed’s standard, the better that dog’s ability will be to produce puppies that meet the standard. It’s also the reason why mixed breeds and spayed or neutered purebreds are ineligible to compete in conformation.
As one of the most popular AKC events, conformation events range from large all-breed shows, with over 3,000 dogs entered, to small local specialty club shows that feature only one breed.
Royale Beaucerons & Our Dogs in the Show Ring
We are true believers in form fallows function ~ and is why structure/health is such an important part of our breeding program. Without good structure a dog will never hold up for their job/work which they have been originally bred for.
Conformation evaluates the dogs angulation-reach- length of neck- and overall structure.
We’re always available to support our puppy buyers with learning the ropes in the conformation ring. From information on how to enter your dog in a local show, helping you find classes in your area & offering helpful videos on our family facebook page.
