AKC Dog show begins at 8 a.m. each day and ends after Best in Show. Dog shows are a process of elimination, where one dog remains undefeated at the end of the competition and is named Best in Show. Each dog is judged by how closely they compare to their specific breed's official standard and not against the other dogs in the ring. Also see Fast CAT® – which stands for Coursing Ability Test – a timed 100-yard dash where dogs run one at a time, chasing a lure. It's over before you know it — and it's nothing short of awe-inspiring to watch your dog run at top speed, ears back, eyes focused, legs strong.
