THE CONFORMATION DOG

It takes a team to win in the show ring. The handler and dog present a picture for the judge and both the dog and the handler's presentation are important. The German Pinscher must present himself to the judge in what we call a show pose, let the judge look at their teeth and examine their structure, and the happier they work in the ring, the better they do. The German Pinscher must match the standard for their breed and show good temperament.

German Pinschers that excel in the show ring often excel in the obedience ring, agility ring, and in other endeavors. A winning show dog has proved himself as an excellent example of the breed and as a good working German Pinscher.