Regal and captivating, a 2 ½-year-old male Rottweiler named “Axl” spun big wins at the Greater Miami Dog Club shows in Ocala, Florida, taking Best in Show March 7 after winning Reserve Best in Show March 6. The No.
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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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Meet Purina Pro Club Pro, Paul Catterson a conformation handler for many types of dog breeds. Find out why Purina Pro Plan is the only thing he feeds his show dogs. -
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Meet Purina Pro Club Pro, Katie Bernardin whose been showing dogs and winning titles since she was child. Find out why Katie feels blessed to be part of the Pro Plan family. -
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Erika Lanasa is a Purina Pro Plan loyalist and a Chihuahua conformation handler. Learn why Erika choses Pro Plan for her show dogs. -
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A 5-year-old red-and-white female Whippet named "Bourbon" wins Best in Show at the 2020 AKC National Championship. -
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A dazzling flashy fawn female Boxer named "Wilma" has won a knock-out as the breed's new top title holder. -
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The highest-titled Great Dane in the sport of Fast CAT (coursing ability test) is a 2-year-old brindle female named "Dilly Pickles," who also is the first Grand Champion of her breed to earn a FCAT title. -
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A consummate show dog, "Daniel," the Golden Retriever who took Sporting Group First at the 2020 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, fed off the energy of the crowd chanting his name at Madison Square Garden. -
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Partners since 2010, Laura King and Robin Novack have about 60 years' cumulative experience as professional show dog handlers. Their win stats are closely linked to their ability to first win over their show dogs. -
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The winningest Pyrenean Shepherd in breed history is a 7 1/2-year-old female named "Silene," who drives energy and enthusiasm as she glides around the ring. -
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A playful, confident Bouvier des Flandres named 'Hugo' is the No. 1 Bouvier des Flandres two years straight. Learn more about how Hugo draws attention at dog shows at Purina Pro Club. -
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A 5 1/2-year-old red fawn female named "Joan" is the No. 1 Non-Sporting dog and No. 1 Chinese Shar-Pei. Her handlers lovingly call her "Shar-Perfect."
