"Conformation lines" refers to the visible outlines or shapes formed by the structure or arrangement of something.
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This disease is seen more commonly in Australian and
English conformation lines; its prognosis is poor, typically requiring the removal of the affected eye.
Answer by icycloud for showing and
conformation line border collies: 1000 - 2000 for sporting line border collies: 700-1500 for working line border collies: 500 - 800
The shorter and
stockier conformation line of Labrador Retrievers have blockier heads and are generally used as show dogs (it should be noted that this is not always the case and field lines can also be shown per the AKC breed standard.)
The conformation lines have been developed mainly on Australian and English imports mixed in with the occasional American working dog.
We ensure that our lines meet the AKC standards for health, temperament and
conformation lines.
Even in the early years of the ESSFTA, breeders began specializing in field or
conformation lines, based on their personal interests.
One thing to be aware of is that in many breeds, there is a difference between the hunting lines and
the conformation lines.
Currently, the disease is most prevalent in
the conformation lines in the United Kingdom and Australia.
The taller and lighter field line of Labrador Retriever is more slender than its counterpart and is generally used for field work (again, it should be noted that this is not always the case and
conformation lines can also be used as working dogs.)
The Labrador Retriever does have two different lines,
a conformation line («English ``, «Blocky Headed,» «show» or «bench» Labs) and a field line («American» or «working» Labs).