SENC Regional Specialty
(in conjunction with the Greenville Kennel Club Association Dog Show)
Greenville, NC
February 18, 2012

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February 17th and 19th, 2012
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Newfoundland Club of America
2012 National Specialty
Carlisle, PA
May 1st thru May 5th, 2012
(NewPenDel Regional Specialty - April 30th, 2012)




Newfoundland Club of America
2011 National Specialty
Frankenmuth, MI

 Recommended reading:

Showing and Conformation

Raising A Champion: A Beginners Guide to Showing Dogs by A. Meredith John & Carole L. Richards

The Winning Edge: Show Ring Secrets by George G. Alston

New Secrets of Successful Show Dog handling by Peter Green & Mario Migliorini

The Absolute Beginers Guide to Showing Your Dog by Cheryl S. Smith

Show Me! A Dog-Showing Primer by D. Caroline Coile


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Conformation

Conformation compares each dog to the Breed Standard, a written description of perfection for the breed. The dog and bitch that "conform" best to the Standard are awarded Championship Points, the number of which are based upon the number of other dogs entered of the same sex. Conformation events (commonly referred to as Dog Shows) allow breeders to compare their breeding programs with others and have their progeny evaluated by a non-biased judge.

There are three types of conformation dog shows: 

All-breed shows offer competitions for over 150 breeds and varieties of dogs recognized by the AKC. All-breed shows are the type often shown on television 

Specialty shows are restricted to dogs of a specific breed or to varieties of one breed. For example, the Newfoundland Club of America Specialty is for Newfoundlands only.

Group shows are limited to dogs belonging to one of the seven groups. For example, the Potomac Hound Group show features only breeds belonging to the Hound group. 

Which Dogs May Participate

To be eligible to compete, a dog must:
  • be individually registered with the American Kennel Club
  • be of age 6 months or older
  • be a breed for which classes are offered at a show
  • meet any eligibility requirements in the written standard for its breed

Spayed or neutered dogs are not eligible to compete in conformation classes at a dog show, because the purpose of a dog show is to evaluate breeding stock.

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