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Conformation
Your dogs are bred for winning. They’re ready to be trained, showcased and judged. But how do you start? Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about conformation. From breed standards to which shows to enter to updates on the latest competitors, this is your one-stop resource for dog conformation information.
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![Perry Payson, Champion Show Dog Breeder & Handler]()
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![2023 National Retriever Champion Rikki Tikki Tavi]()
March Wright and her Labrador Retriever, Freeridin Rikki Tikki Tavi, tell their story of winning the 2023 National Retriever Championship -
![Sealyham Terrier ‘Stache’ Wins Best In Show at 2023 National Dog Show]()
“Stache”, a 3-year-old Sealyham Terrier was awarded the coveted Best In Show at the 22nd annual National Dog Show, presented by Purina. Learn more about this friendly and confident terrier fueled by Purina Pro Plan. -
![Chris Flessner, conformation breeder]()
Meet Chris Flessner, the co-breeder/owner of the 2022 Westminster Best in Show winner, Trumpet. Hear the story behind their history-making win, and why Trumpet requires the fine-tuned nutrition Purina Pro Plan Sport. -
![Best In Show at Westminster]()
The 147th Westminster Kennel Club best in show winner has been announced. Buddy Holly, a Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen was the first PBGV to be awarded this honor. -
![National Dog Show Winner Winston]()
What a grand win for “Winston,” a 3-year-old fawn French Bulldog who became the first of his breed to be awarded Best in Show at the 21st annual “National Dog Show Presented
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![Bloodhound 'Trumpet' Wins Best in Show at 2022 Westminster Dog Show]()
A 4 1/2-year-old male Bloodhound wins Best in Show at the 2022 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Presented by Purina Pro Plan. -
![Kerrie Kuper with her beautiful Whippets]()
The secret to happiness for Kerrie Kuper is breeding beautiful Whippets and showing them as a breeder-owner-handler to great success. -
![Wasabi a Pekingese breed and winner]()
David Fitzpatrick and his fancy Pequest Pekingese had an incredibly good year in 2021. Humbled for the wins that stacked up beyond expectation, this genteel breeder-owner-handler is in awe. -
![Best in Show Claire]()
The famous Thanksgiving Day televised dog show, “The National Dog Show Presented by Purina,” celebrated its 20-year anniversary in 2021. -
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Here we honor the Show Dogs of the Year. Your stupendous achievements rising to the top of the rankings, many setting breed records, amid the year’s challenges are commendable. -
![Scottish Deerhound Named ‘Claire’ Wins Best in Show at 2021 National Dog Show]()
“Claire,” a 4-year-old gray female Scottish Deerhound, delivered a classic performance with effortless style and grace to win the 20th annual “Na
