Conformation
The official term for dog shows is conformation -- as in, the act of conforming or producing conformity. While a dog show may look like a beauty pageant, it's not. Dogs are not being compared to each other; they're being measured by how closely they conform to the standard of their particular breed. Why? Because the closer a dog's appearance is to the breed's standard, the better that dog's ability will be to produce puppies that meet the standard.
- from www.akc.org
Achiever Dog
The Achiever Dog program is a way to introduce and encourage dogs and owners to try a variety of sports. Dogs that are awarded a placement or earn a qualifying score in three different sports will receive a certificate.
- from www.akc.org
