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bench show

–noun
a dog show in which the animals of each breed are judged and awarded prizes on the basis of standards established for that breed.

Origin:
1870–75, Americanism
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bench show  
n.  An indoor exhibition of small animals, especially a competitive dog show.

[From the benches or platforms on which the dogs are displayed.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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