In this fun episode, Elissa and Whitney are talking about conformation with Jennifer Sider, a long time competitor and breeder of rat terriers who is located in southern Ontario, Canada. We talk about what Conformation is all about, what these shows look like, what the dogs and handlers need to know, and more! 

About Jennifer: Jennifer has been involved in the dog world for over 25 years. Breeds she has owned in the past include an American Pit Bull Terrier, a South African Boerboel and a Central Asian Shepherd. She is a Canadian Kennel Club breed mentor for CKC judges for the Rat Terrier breed. She leads a local 4-H Dog Club, and competes in CKC, AKC and UKC competition, in both performance and conformation classes. Prior to her involvement in dogs, she was involved in various aspects of the horse industry for 20 or so years.

Conformation can be done through the American Kennel Club or the United Kennel Club, as well as various other organizations throughout the world. If you're involved in conformation, we'd love to hear about your experiences!