bench show

bench show
noun
: an exhibition of small animals in competition for prizes on the basis of points of physical conformation and condition — compare field trial

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a dog show in which the animals of each breed are judged and awarded prizes on the basis of standards established for that breed.
[1870-75, Amer.]

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bench show,
an exhibition of animals, especially dogs, at which awards are made for physical merit judged on a standard scale of points (distinguished from field trial, which evaluates hunting or herding skill or obedience).

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