How Dog Beauty Contests Work

Let’s start with a simple fact: all dogs, regardless of their breed, size or physical characteristics, are beautiful, as it is their capacity for delivery and affection that makes us fall in love with them. However, there are contests that look for specific characteristics in dogs and catalog these characteristics as beautiful, so today we will talk about how canine beauty contests work.

First, to understand what a dog beauty contest is and what they rate, you need to keep in mind that when they refer to “beauty” they are doing a strict evaluation to a standard, and therefore this is nothing more than an institutional definition.

The standards defined for each breed are decided by the World Canine Organization (FCI) and according to the established norms the evaluation guidelines are set in most of this type of contest.

What is FCI?

This is the institution in charge of determining the breeds and dogs that exist in the world, as well as the specific characteristics of each one and the breeding models they must have. It currently comprises 84 countries and is also in charge of defining the rules for canine beauty contests.

The FCI has already evaluated 343 dog breeds, so when a person wants to enter their dog in a beauty contest, the first thing to keep in mind is that the animal must belong to one of the breeds recognized by the institution.

Features to take into account

• The dog must belong to a breed recognized by the FCI.
• Breeds are classified according to the country of origin. It is necessary to determine the origin of the dog, as this will be taken into account especially in national character contests. In internationals, this aspect is less important.
• The judges will analyze the suitable physical characteristics of a dog according to its breed. They will take the standard of the pet very into account, giving more points to the dog that fits the pre-established profile for its breed.

Rules to participate

Before entering your dog in a canine beauty contest, it is necessary to inform yourself a little about some normative aspects, as they can vary a lot depending on the country, although they often remain relatively the same.

In general, we must take into account the following:

• Before you can participate in any canine beauty contest, you must obtain a certificate of aptitude for the beauty championship. This is a receipt that recognizes that the dog is a great candidate to participate in this type of contest.
• Depending on the country, there are a different number of official breeds that can participate in the contests, so check what applies to you.
• The objective of these contests is to select the most representative candidates of each race, in order to contribute to improve the characteristics of the so-called “pure races”.
• In addition to taking into account the morphological aspects of the animal and other aesthetic values, the behavior and behavior of the animal are also considered, something that will affect the final result.

Advice for those who want to participate

• Know the rules well. Most contests are governed by the World Dog Organization.
• Keep in mind the characteristics defined by the FCI and verify that your dog complies with these characteristics.
• Have your puppy’s documentation fully in order, not just proof of fitness to participate in dog beauty contests, but proof of vaccinations as well.
• Educate your dog well and socialize him properly, so that he doesn’t have a wrong reaction that could put him at a disadvantage compared to other contest participants.

However, keep in mind that as we talked about at the beginning of this article, this is just a pattern that seeks to highlight or reproduce the best characteristics of each breed, but know that the most beautiful dog you can have by your side is what would give the your life for you.