Conformation is one of those activities where you MUST go to class and practice.  Don't forget to thank the judge, win or lose.  And don't think you're going  to wear pretty shoes either.  Also, people in show pictures look terrible.  Get used to looking at pictures of yourself looking like a zombie or 30 lbs bigger. 

And it isn't really a working activity either, but I don't think it is important enough to get its own sidebar link. 

Recent events: Mouse takes a Group Two at the International Dog Show in Hutto, TX under judge Margaret Alhino - Jan. 2, 2005.  Check out his International Show Critiques.  

Conformation, Obedience, and Agility trials: www.onofrio.com 

I recommend the following books: 

Tricks of the Trade by Pat Hastings

Show Me! A Dog Show Primer by D. Caroline Coile

Mouse at the International Show

Mouse and Schumi (Engstrom) after a show.

Practicing at home. 

This picture has nothing to do with conformation, except that we took it after a show.  Funny, eh?

New CH Mouse at 13 months.