During conformation shows your dogo is judged against the breed standard. Each organizations standards vary slightly, but for the most part are very similar. The goal for a breeder or exhibitor is to bring a dogo into the show ring that conforms closest to the breed standard. The conformation ring is for the evaluation of breeding stock. Dogos are also judged for temperament and movement.
​Here are a list of different standards from different organizations:
AKC Breed Standards (American Kennel Association –
News update: As of Jan. 2020 the Dogo has been accepted as a recognized breed and appears in the Working class.
UKC Breed Standards (United Kennel Club)
DACA Breed Standards (Dogo Argentino Club of America) -National Specialty show
Note: The DACA provides breed standards to the AKC.
FCI Breed Standards (Federation Cynologique Internationale ) ALL European & International dog shows