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Dog shows have traditionally been only for breeders and avid dog enthusiasts, but in recent years dog showing has made its way into the mainstream. This has been due in large part to the film “Best in Show,” as well as increased coverage from the undisputed king of sports coverage: ESPN. One of the main components of a dog show is the judging of conformation.
For those unfamiliar with dog conformation, it is essentially the basic structure of the dog. In dog shows, a systematic evaluation is conducted that is specific to the dogs breed. Some of the main factors that go into a conformation analysis are length, size, substance and overall proportion.
