Show (animal)

A show is a judged event or display in the hobby of animal fancy or in the occupation of animal husbandry.

Related Topics:
Hobby - Animal fancy - Animal husbandry

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Shows feature the best specimens of purebred animals in a locality or country. Prestigious shows or those with large purses (prize money) to be won may attract exhibitors from around the world.

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Typically, shows are an opportunity for breeders to feature their best breeding stock, so animals in a show are usually entire, that is, the animal has not been desexed, i.e. spayed (female) or neutered (male).

Related Topics:
Breeder - Breeding stock - Entire - Spay - Neutered

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Animals compete for the title of Best of Breed, a distinction which can add significant value to a breeder's lines. The top prize in a show is usually the title Best in Show or Best Exhibit in Show.

Related Topics:
Best of Breed - Best in Show

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Animals typically "shown" include:

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• cats
• cattle
• dogs
• guinea pigs (often called "cavies" when show animals)
• horses
• sheep
• rats
• mice
 
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