show dog
Kennel club entrant
A show dog is a dog bred and trained to compete in conformation shows, where judges evaluate how closely animals match breed standards for appearance, movement, and temperament.
The term extends figuratively to anyone or anything meant primarily for display rather than practical work: He's just a show dog—all polish, no substance.
- purebredOf single breed ancestry
- conformationStructural form or arrangement
- handlerOne who manages something
- kennel clubDog breed standards organization
- breed clubOrganization for specific animal variety
poodle · pedigree · breed standard · Westminster · stacking · prize · topknot · rare breed · competition · standards · breeder · terrier · stance · leash · German Shepherd · Golden Retriever · judge · Dachshund
- dogsbeagle, bulldog, boxer, collie, poodle
- working animalsherding, guarding, pulling, detection, workhorse
- breedingselective breeding, breeder, crossbreeding, mating, breeding pair
- dog showshandler, judge, grooming, gait, pedigree
- sport animalsracehorse, greyhound, polo pony, rodeo bull, racing pigeon
- dog trainingdown, come, wait, treats, quiet
purpose/function
show dogworking dog
Dog bred for tasks
herding dog · guard dog · service dog · hunting dog · police dog
breeding/pedigree status
show dogmutt
Mixed-breed dog
mongrel · mixed breed · crossbreed · cur · shelter dog