Types Of Conformation Shows

There are three types of conformation dog shows:

1. All-breed Shows - these shows offer competition events for the registered and different varieties of AKC recognized breeds.
2. Specialty Shows - these shows are for a specific breed or variety of a specific breed.  
3. Group Shows - these shows are for the dogs that are part of specific group.  There are seven Dog Groups:  Working, Herding, Hound, Sporting, Terrier, Toy, and Non-Sporting.