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What is a confirmation show?
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A confirmation show is a dog show where puppies are not eligible for Best of Breed and are judged largely on their "cuteness" factor, as young puppies from many breeds look very much alike and their conformation to their breed's Standard is most likely not yet evident. The winners of all classes in each sex compete for "Challenge Dog" and "Challenge Bitch"; the individuals who will "challenge" each other for the accolade "Best of Breed". (In AKC shows, these dogs are referred to as "