Conformation is a sport in which breeds recognized by kennel club organizations are evaluated against their specific breed standard. A breed standard is what describes the most ideal example of a breed including physical appearance and temperament. These standards are written and approved by the parent club of each breed and it’s these descriptions upon which a dog is judged. The dogs that are chosen as winners are the individuals deemed by the judge on that day to fit the breed standard most closely.
So, why is this important?