Well, in a conformation show, dogs are entered and compete against each other, first in the same breed, i.e. Yorkies compete against Yorkies. It is a conformation show because the dogs are judged by how they conform to their breed standard which is a written blueprint of how the dog should look.
So the dogs are judged by how it looks standing and moving by a judge who should know what that breed is supposed to look like.
Ok, after all the different breeds compete, the winners of each breed are entitled to compete in "group" judging. The Yorkie is in the toy group. There is also a sporting group, working group, non-sporting group, terrier group,
hound group and herding group. The group winners then compete for best in show.
I'm sorry if I left out a group and I hope my explanation wasn't too confusing. |