Handler looking forward to spring trial
Truro Daily News
Sketch is no stranger to competition, having received his championship for conformation at the age of one. The dog is also a cousin of American and Canadian ...

Seaside teen's forte is dog handling
Washington Examiner
"He has a love of dogs. He has a rapport with them, a natural talent," she said. These days, Bradshaw is focusing on conformation competition, ...

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'Alladin' opens to the door to success for Tracy!
Ballymoney Times
If they are bred to work and not just looks they are healthier as they have better conformation. She would like to thank Coleraine University for giving her ...

Parks districts prepare for Easter egg hunts
Peninsula Gateway
The Gig Harbor Kennel Club will be involved again, hosting a “Conformation Fun Match.” Last year's agility course was a playground for both dogs and owners ...

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Dog handling is Seaside boy's forte
Daily Astorian
"He has a love of dogs. He has a rapport with them, a natural talent," she said. These days, Bradshaw is focusing on conformation competition, ...

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Mush ado over huskies
Chicago Tribune
... in categories such as obedience, conformation and agility. Alongside her classes and showing the dogs, Przybylski worked in a real estate office. ...

At AKC, it's score one for the mutts
Philadelphia Metro
While the “conformation events” based on breeding stock will still only be open to the 164 AKC-recognized breeds, companion events — such as agility and ...

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Kennel club plans conformation classes
Kansas.com
The Wichita Kennel Club will offer beginning conformation classes, teaching people how to prepare their dogs for a show, starting Tuesday. ...

Kansas.com
Mixed-breed dogs to join in fun of obedience
Kansas.com
... a dog's intelligence, good manners and willingness to please — will take place from 8 am to 5 pm all three days of the dog show, as will conformation, ...

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Zootoo.com
Crufts — “Greatest Dog Show in the World” — Bounds Into Action in England
Zootoo.com
"Dogs at Crufts can be judged for obedience, agility as well as conformation, so the range of activity that goes on in the many rings at Crufts is much ...
Askam dogs triumph at CruftsNW Evening Mail

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Hilton Head Island Packet
The big show: Weimaraner enters Westminster
Hilton Head Island Packet
In addition to conformation shows -- where dogs are judged on how closely they meet the breed standard -- Morgen also competes in rally obedience and ...

Overcoming obstacles
Herald Times Reporter
Mueller said she had participated in conformation but hadn't done agility until Peterman, whom she met through dog shows, convinced her to give it a try. ...

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American Kennel Club practice dog show set
Wausau Daily Herald
The match includes rally obedience, which is a beginner's obedience session, and a conformation, which is a chance for dogs and their handlers to prepare ...

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Let loose the hounds
Kansas.com
Peyton and Willow also compete in conformation, the breed judging that is often referred to as the "beauty pageant" portion of a dog show, ...

It's show time for Seattle's canines
Seattle Times
... hope to extend their 47 Best-of-Breed winning streak in conformation, the signature event in AKC (American Kennel Club) dog shows that evaluates dogs ...

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Telegraph.co.uk (blog)
Kennel Club accused of failing to act on breeding concerns
Independent
"Whilst dog shows such as DFS Crufts are an opportunity to monitor and improve the health of dogs through conformation, or the way that they are built, ...
Crufts dogs to be excluded from competition if judges deem them unfitTimes Online
Kennel Club 'failing to do enough for pedigree dogs'BBC News
Kennel Club attacked over breeding rulesIndependent

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Bellingham CountryGazette (blog)
Puppy's first road trip
Bellingham CountryGazette (blog)
Rena Barnett: I agreed with everything you wrote up until the part about how conformation does... Laura: Oh my, that thing is annoying! ...

Aiken Standard (subscription)
Breeder proud of champion dogs
Aiken Standard (subscription)
In 2007, Martin's veteran dog, X-Static, became the second Doberman in the history of the breed to not only be in the top 20 in conformation but also in ...

The Guardian
Fancy that! 'Mutts' have some advantages over purebreds
Prescott Daily Courier
For example, many purebred German shepherds suffer from hip dysplasia, an abnormal and painful conformation of the hip joint, which costs about $3000 per ...
Less Gamekeeper Dogs Attending Crufts 2010 After New Health LawsPetPeoplesPlace.com

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Born to herd: Dogs will demonstrate their herding talents at the Sunflower ...
TMCnet
The show, held at the Kansas Coliseum, will feature dogs competing in all kinds of events, from conformation to agility to lure coursing. ...