Dogs don't technically go muzzle to muzzle to compete against each other in a dog show competition. Rather, breed experts judge dogs to see which competitor comes closest to the breed standard.
Judging a dog show - Among the best judges are those who objectively put up the best dogs based on characteristics like conformation, movement and temperament.
Anyone who's seen a dog show has probably wondered: "What are the judges doing to those poor dogs out there?" The host of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show explains.
The National Dog Show presented by Purina is an open, benched all-breed show, which means that any American Kennel Club (AKC) registered dog can enter to compete.
Dogs don't technically go muzzle to muzzle to compete against each other in a dog show competition. Rather, breed experts judge dogs to see which competitor comes closest to the breed standard.
Judging a dog show - Among the best judges are those who objectively put up the best dogs based on characteristics like conformation, movement and temperament.
Anyone who's seen a dog show has probably wondered: "What are the judges doing to those poor dogs out there?" The host of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show explains.
The National Dog Show presented by Purina is an open, benched all-breed show, which means that any American Kennel Club (AKC) registered dog can enter to compete.
