AKC All Breed Best In Show
A Beginner's Guide To Dog Shows, published by the American Kennel Club says that “dog shows (conformation events) are intended to evaluate breeding stock.” These shows range in size from 400 to over 3,000 entries. The AKC believes that “The dog's conformation (overall appearance and structure), an indication of the dog's ability to produce quality puppies, is judged.”
“The judges examine the dogs, then give awards according to how closely each dog compares to the judge's mental image of the “perfect” dog described in the breed's official standard.” The breed standard was written by the Kuvasz Club of America, the parent club for Kuvasz with the AKC. “The standard describes the characteristics that allow the breed to perform the function for which it was bred. These standards include specifications for structure, temperament and movement.
“All-breed shows offer competition for over 150 breeds and varieties of dogs recognized by the AKC.” Dogs are judged first at the breed level against other dogs of the same breed. The winner of this competition is awarded Best Of Breed and only the Best of Breed winner goes on to the group level. At the group level dogs compete with other dogs from one of the seven groups. The Kuvasz is in the working group which are dogs that were bred to “pull carts, guard property, and perform search and rescue services.
“Four placements are awarded in each group, but only the first-place winner advances to the Best in Show competition.” The dog who wins the Best in Show competition is considered to be the exhibit that most closely resembles his breed standard.
We are proud to present Szumeria's AKC All Breed Best in Show winners.
56 BIS 9 BISS Gold GCH Szumeria's Wildwood Silver Six Pence, CGC VPA Hall Of Fame Conformation Pet Partner Therapy Dog (Tanner)
BIS-Tanner
2011 – Tanner BIS # 13
Bartlesville Kennel Club, OK April 16, 2011
Judge: Mrs. Paula Hartingerhttp://media2learn.org/szumeria/images/conformation/bis/tannerbis13-2011.jpg
2011 – Tanner BIS # 12
Terry-All Kennel Club, CO April 9, 2011
Judge: Mrs. Ruby Hertzhttp://media2learn.org/szumeria/images/conformation/bis/tannerbis12-2011.jpg
2011 – Tanner BIS # 11
Garden City Kansas Kennel Club, KS March 12, 2011
Judge: Mrs. Linda Scanlonhttp://media2learn.org/szumeria/images/conformation/bis/tannerbis11-2011.jpg
2011 – Tanner BIS # 10
Garden City Kansas Kennel Club, KS March 11, 2011
Judge: Mr. Norm B. Kenney
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2011 – Tanner BIS #9
Colorado Kennel Club, CO February 21, 2011
Judge: Dr. Eric Liebeshttp://media2learn.org/szumeria/images/conformation/bis/tannerbis9-2011.jpg
2011 – Tanner BIS # 8
Saint Charles Kennel Club, MO January 30, 2011
Judge: Mr. James R. Whitehttp://media2learn.org/szumeria/images/conformation/bis/tannerbis8-2011.jpg
2010 – Tanner BIS # 7
Greater Sierra Vista Kennel Club, AZ November 22, 2010
Judge: Mrs. Pat Hastingshttp://media2learn.org/szumeria/images/conformation/bis/tannerbis7-2010.jpg
2010 – Tanner BIS #6
Hot Springs National Park Kennel Club October 3, 2010
Judge: Mrs. Nancy Liebeshttp://media2learn.org/szumeria/images/conformation/bis/tannerbis6-2010.jpg
2010 – Tanner BIS #5
Cheyenne Kennel Club Cheyenne, WY September 5, 2010
Judge: Mrs. Toddie Clarkhttp://media2learn.org/szumeria/images/conformation/bis/tannerbis5-2010.jpg
2010 – Tanner BIS #4
Freeborn Kennel Club OF MN August 15, 2010
Judge: Mrs. Jean Fournierhttp://media2learn.org/szumeria/images/conformation/bis/tannerbis4-2010.jpg
2010 – Tanner BIS #3
Rochester MN Kennel Club, MN April 4, 2010
Judge: Mr. Kenneth Buxtonhttp://media2learn.org/szumeria/images/conformation/bis/tannerbis3-2010.jpg
2009 – Tanner BIS #2
Rochester MN Kennel Club, MN September 12, 2009
Judge: Ms. Beverly Capstickhttp://media2learn.org/szumeria/images/conformation/bis/tannerbis2-2009.jpg
2009 – Tanner Best in Show #1
Olive Branch Kennel Club, MS May 30, 2009
Judge: Mrs. Jean Fournierhttp://media2learn.org/szumeria/images/conformation/bis/tannerbis1-2009.jpg
BIS CH Szumeria's Wildwood Penny From Heaven CD RE NJP CGC Therapy Dog ROAA OPA Hall Of Fame Conformation & Versatility (Angel)
BIS-Angel
BIS CH. SZUMERIA'S WILDWOOD PENNY FROM HEAVEN (ANGEL)
Duluth Kennel Club, MN July 16, 2006
Judge: Mrs. Jane G. Kayhttp://media2learn.org/szumeria/images/gallery/angel/angel-bis.jpg
6 BIS 3 BISS CH Szumeria's Nala Of Silverpick CGC Hall Of Fame Conformation (Nala)
BIS-Nala
2000 – Nala BIS #6
Vancouver Kennel Club, WA June 4, 2000
Judge: Mrs. Nancy Liebeshttp://media2learn.org/szumeria/images/conformation/bis/nalabis6-2000.jpg
1999 – Nala BIS #5
Wampanoag Kennel Club, MA July 4, 1999
Judge: Ms. Charlotte Clem McGowanhttp://media2learn.org/szumeria/images/conformation/bis/nalabis5-1999.jpg
1999 – Nala BIS #4
Tyler Texas Kennel Club April 25, 1999
Judge: Mr. Thomas C. Conwayhttp://media2learn.org/szumeria/images/conformation/bis/nalabis4-1999.jpg
1997 – Nala BIS #2
Dayton Kennel Club, OH November 14, 1997
Judge: Mrs. Carolyn Thomashttp://media2learn.org/szumeria/images/conformation/bis/nalabis2-1997.jpg
1996 – Nala BIS #1
Lawton Fort Sill Kennel Club, OK October 26, 1996
Judge: Mr. Norman Herbelhttp://media2learn.org/szumeria/images/conformation/bis/nalabis1-1996.jpg
1 Am BIS 1 Can BIS 3 BISS CH Oak Hill's Inanna Of Sumer CGC VPA Hall Of Fame Conformation (Inanna)
BIS-Inanna
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BIS Bronze GCH Szumeria's Sing A Song Of Six Pence Hall Of Fame Conformation (Song)
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BIS, Bronze GCH Szumeria's Sing A Song Of Six Pence Hall Of Fame Conformation (Song)