AKC
Conformation
What exactly is Conformation?
While a dog show may look like a beauty pageant, it’s not. Dogs are not being compared to each other, they’re being measured by how closely they conform to the standard of their particular breed. Why? Because the closer a dog’s appearance is to the breed’s standard, the better that dog’s ability will be to produce puppies that meet the standard.
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As one of the most popular AKC events, conformation events range from large all-breed shows, with over 3,000 dogs entered, to small local specialty club shows that feature only one breed.
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Conformation shows are a great place to go to see all the wide variety of breeds that have been bred all across the world. From Chow Chows originating in China to Chihuahuas heralding from Mexico, there are all kind of amazing dogs to see at a conformation show.
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For more information about Conformation, visit AKC.org
EVENT INFORMATION
DATE: September 22-24, 2023
TIME: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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ALL BREED SHOWS
Friday - Saturday - Sunday
September 22 - 24, 2023
Show Hours - 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. - EACH DAY
ALL JUDGING WILL BE INDOORS IN
AIR-CONDITIONED BUILDINGS
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Supported Entry - Saturday & Sunday
Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States
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Supported Entry - All Days
SPECIALTY SHOWS
Thursday - Saturday September 21-23, 2023
Specialty Shows start at 1:00 P.M Thursday.
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ALL JUDGING WILL BE INDOORS
AIR-CONDITIONED BUILDINGS
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South Atlantic Cocker Spaniel Club of Jacksonville, Florida
Friday & Saturday September 22 & 23, 2023
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Timucuan Weimaraner Club of Florida
Saturday September 23, 2023
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Silky Terrier Club of Central Florida
Thursday September 21, 2023
(Two back-to-back Specialties)
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Sunshine State Pomeranian Club
Friday & Saturday September 22 & 23, 2023
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Citrus Capital Pekingese Club of Central Florida
Thursday September 21, 2023
(Two back-to-back Specialties)
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Other Conformation Events at the Show
ATTENTION: ALL JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP EXHIBITORS
All Junior entry fees are $0 for the entire show!
Sunday, September 24, 2023
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Immediately before Best in Show, we will have a Best of the Best Junior Competition.
The best Junior* from Friday-Saturday-Sunday will compete for the honor of Best of the Best Junior.
Judges are professional handlers, Blake Hansen and Milton Lopes and WVKC President Terry Wagner
* If an exhibitor wins Best Junior Handler on multiple days, the entry for Best of the Best will go to the Reserve Best Junior Handler at the show(s) following the first of the multiple Best Junior Handler wins.
The winner will receive a framed rosette and $250!