DOG SHOW 101 THE JUDGING THE WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW IS A " CONFORMATION SHOW. " Dogs are judged and placed according to how closely they compare or " conform " to their official breed standards. MOVEMENT BODY COAT TEMPERAMENT WHAT ARE THE BREED STANDARDS? A written description of the ideal features of that breed. Generally, these standards describe a dog's appearance, movement and temperament.