Dog Showing
The most popular form of canine competition in this country is the dog show - the contest for Kennel Club registered pure-bred dogs, such as those seen at Crufts. The Kennel Club sets a Breed Standard for every breed of dog it recognises, which represents the ideal conformation and characteristics for that breed. At shows, the judge must compare each dog with the Breed Standard to find the dog nearest to that ideal picture of the breed.
Dog Showing
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- Kennel Club Code of Conduct
- Awards
- Breed Standards
- Breeders' Competition
- Breeds Liaison Council - your voice at the Kennel Club
- Championship Dog Shows
- Competing with docked or cropped dogs in the UK
- Competing in Europe
- Competing in the UK (inc. ATC)
- Dog Showing: Starting out
- Dogs Shows and Competitions: General Facts
- High Profile Breed FAQs
- High Profile Best of Breed Veterinary Checks FAQs
- Judges' Section
- Kennel Club Registration
- Registered Clubs and Societies
- Schedules/Entry Forms
- Show Diary (PDF)
- Show Regulations
- Shows Liaison Council - your voice at the Kennel Club
- Special Award Classes FAQs
Dog Showing Photos & Videos
View photos from Championship Shows on Flickr
View Junior Warrant photos from Crufts on Fickr
View Breed Showing photos from Crufts on Flickr
Watch Breed Showing on the Crufts YouTube channel
Dog Showing Beginner's Guide
If you are just starting out in Dog Showing or would simply like a bit more information to help you find out more about this activity you can visit the Starting out in Dog Showing page and you can also download our free Dog Showing Beginner's Guide (PDF).
Keep up to date on Dog Showing
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Tell us your dog showing experiences!
Are you about to go to a Championship Dog Show? If so, and you emerge victorious with a Best of Breed or Group, remember to let us know! We are looking out for BOB and BIG winners, who have an interesting story to tell about their and their dog’s showing experiences. If you think you might then the Kennel Club would love to hear about it, so that we can tell more people about your showing success! Click here to tell us your story.
