Conformation

What is the Purpose of Dog Shows?

For each breed in the American Kennel Club (AKC), there is a breed standard which is a word description of the perfect dog of that breed, a blue print for the ideal specimen of the breed. Standards describe the mental and physical characteristics that allow each breed to perform the function for which they were originated. The standard describes the dog's looks, movement, and temperament. Breeders involved with each breed are attempting to produce a dog that most closely conforms to the breed standard. AKC approved judges examine the dogs and place them in accordance to how close each dog compares with their mental image of the "perfect" dog as described in the breeds official standard.

Drop In Run Thrus are also held every Wednesday night at 7:30 pm - $5.00/dog

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GRKC Annual All-Breed AKC Conformation Shows

Each year Greater Racine Kennel Club hosts two of the areas nicest all-breed AKC conformation shows in downtown Racine at Pershing Park on the lakefront. The shows are held early to mid August and draw dogs from across the country and Canada.

2012 Dates -

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Monday, August 13, 2012

For More Information -

Show Co-Chairpersons ~ Kevin & Dawn Carlson ~ aeolus@wi.rr.com or 414/870-0633

Vendor Booth Space ~ Ellen Hauerwas ~ imak9teacher@aol.com or 262/835-4166

Overnight Parking ~ Mary Jane Trate ~ 414/764-3020

Superintendent - Roy Jones Dog Shows - www.royjonesdogshows.com