Roseann Johnson, the Show Chair of the Cyclone Country Kennel Club of Ames Conformation Show, said that more than 800 dogs competed in the show. “We’ve got competitors from more than 150 ...

At these shows, officially known as “conformation shows,” dogs compete to be deemed the dog that best conforms to the standards of their breeds. The animals earn points in the competitions ...

As an organization that believes every dog breed “has a legacy and history that deserves to be taught, honored, and preserved,’’ the club stages what’s known as a conformation show ...