The picture that comes to mind for most people when we think of a dog show are the all breed dog shows. There are actually three types of dog shows, the all breed shows, the group shows, and the specialty shows.
The all breed dog shows are conformation shows consisting of breeds of dogs recognized by the American Kennel Club; in some cases additional breeds are allowed to compete and this would be noted in the premium list. The seven groups (Working, Sporting, Terrier, Herding, Hound, Toy, and Non-Sporting) are part of the all breed shows. The first place winners from the seven groups compete for the coveted Best In Show.
The show begins with an individual competition for each breed that is entered for the show. Then all of the Best of Breed winners are eligible to compete in their group competition. First through fourth place awards are handed out; a group placement win is highly valued. The Best In Show competition is for the very top dogs, consisting of the first place winners from the seven groups.
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