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Dog shows: What are the judges actually looking for?
Judges select Best in Show by how closely dogs meet breed standards and soundness, not just appearance, said American Kennel Club officials.
- On Feb. 11 at Madison Square Garden, Monty, a Giant Schnauzer, won Best in Show at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, with owner Katie Bernardin accepting.
- Many observers ask whether a dog show is simply a 'beauty contest' for dogs, framing coverage about what judging standards intend to assess.
- Judges assess dogs against breed criteria and soundness in the ring, and those evaluations determine which dogs advance through classes toward the final rounds.
- The American Kennel Club recommends understanding breed standards, clarifying what judges look for to guide breeders, owners and buyers, with resources at www.akc.org.
- Debate continues over whether critics focus on appearance and grooming concerns while supporters emphasize breed conformation and functional soundness.
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