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For most people, the annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show is the only canine competition that carries any weight. The show is broadcast on national television, and it serves to bring increased exposure and awareness about a fiercely competitive world. You might notice that the judges look over each animal with a scrupulous attention to detail. The Westminster show is an all-breeds contest where the judges are interested in conformation in addition to other factors.
Dog show conformation is evaluated in order to determine a dog’s breeding stock. Each unique breed has its own characteristics that suggest whether or not it will produce quality puppies. Generally speaking, conformation refers to the animal’s overall appearance and structure, including its gait.
