Korean Jindo Association of America
  • About KJAA
    • Mission Statement & Objectives
    • Code of Ethics
    • Constitution & ByLaws
    • Board of Directors
    • Membership
    • The Jindo & The AKC
    • Contact Us
  • About Jindos
    • Breed Info
    • Coat Colors
    • Do I Really Want a Jindo?
    • Health
    • Proposed AKC Standard
    • FCI Standard
    • FCI/KKF Judge's Education
    • UKC Standard
    • Jindo Protection/Rearing Act
    • Jindo Dog Research Institute
  • Activities
    • Conformation
    • Conformation Title Holders
    • CGC, TT and ATT (Temperament Tests)
    • CGC, TT and ATT Title Holders
    • CAT and Fast CAT (Coursing Ability Tests)
    • CAT and Fast CAT Title Holders
    • Trick Dog
    • Trick Dog Title Holders
    • Barn Hunt
    • Barn Hunt Title Holders
    • NASDA
    • NASDA Title Holders
  • Jindo News
    • Announcements
    • Upcoming Events
  • Breeders in America
  • Education/Resources
    • Common Questions
    • Is my Rescue a Jindo?
    • Pure Dog Talk - Jindo podcast
    • FCI/KKF Judge's Education
    • Training Articles
  • Contact Us

Conformation

“Conformation” is the official name for what most people commonly think of as “dog shows”.  While these events may seem glamorous and many people equate them with fashion shows, their true purpose is to evaluate how closely a dog “conforms” to a written standard or blueprint which describes the ideal way its particular breed is supposed to look and be put together. 

Through showing, a breeder receives an unbiased outside opinion on how closely their dog matches the written standard, which is an indication of the dog’s potential to produce quality purebred puppies. The ultimate purpose of showing is to evaluate breeding stock and it is for this reason that mixed breed and altered purebreds are not eligible to compete.

With relatively new and unknown breeds like the Jindo, shows often also serve the function of introducing the breed to judges and other exhibitors. They provide an opportunity to showcase the breed, and educate judges as well as other fanciers and the public on their characteristics.

Though the ultimate purpose of showing is the evaluation of breeding dogs, many people who participate are not necessarily breeders but instead are owners who enjoy the comradery and learning opportunities the show ring provides.

It’s also a really fun excuse to spend a day hanging out with your canine companion.

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