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Show calendar
Every championship show, open show and trial for the season.
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How a dog show works
Each dog is judged against the written standard for its breed -- the winner is the one that came closest that day.
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How obedience trials work
Conformation asks what a dog is. Obedience asks what a dog and its handler can do together.
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