Sentences with phrase «conformation against other dogs»

Not exact matches

American Kennel Club - registered dogs compete in shows that include conformation, where purebred dogs compete against each other and are evaluated as breeding stock, and obedience, field and agility trials, where canine athletes get their moment to behave and shine.

Dog shows, specifically conformation shows, are events in which purebred dogs compete against each other based on their breeds» standards.

Twofold: (a) to provide a NON-COMPETITIVE area of participation in conformation where dogs are assessed against the Breed Standard rather than merely against other dogs present and (b) to give owners written reports as to the evaluators» assessments which will provide information not available in the show ring.

Fortunately, population genetics theory suggests that breed - characteristic behaviours should not be «lost» from lines of dogs selected for other traits (such as conformation), unless there is active natural selection against them or unfavourable correlated genetic response from selection on other phenotypes.