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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“Bench show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bench%20show. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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