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Originally Posted by kjcmsw  ...the fact that their dog hasn't pranced around a show ring does not make that dog substandard but apparently it leaves those bitch owners left only to breed to a like male, which may or may not be substandard (by a lot or a little)... |
Show dogs do not "prance" in the ring. Working the ring is a demonstration of temperament and extensive training, and physical structure and movement. Conformation is just as challenging as agility and obedience, in my humble pet owner opinion.