Show Dog

A show dog is a purebred dog that is displayed at conformation dog show to determine how well it conforms to established breed standard.In many cases, show dog is used to distinguish dogs whose appearance is valued above its ability to do a job, or whose ancestors were selected more for appearance than for skills, in comparison to working dogs. Show dogs are supposed to be breeding stock and therefore are entire individuals.Dog shows are hierarchical competitions and winners earn points at each level; these are recorded and added up and eventually a dog may earn enough points to be accorded the title Champion.Dog shows are held to determine which dogs can relate the most closely to their breed standards. Conformation show participant often believer a dog's conformation is a factor in determining how well that dog may do it's job. In fact, few show dogs are employed for actual work. Critics often point to conformation showing as a leading cause of the decline in the working abilities of dogs.