As part of our commitment to supporting the responsible breeding of Hovawarts in the US and to helping spread information about the breed, HCNA sponsors shows on a regular basis. Each show has a conformation component where the dogs are judged based upon how well they conform to the breed standard. A dog must obtain the rating of "Very Good" or "Excellent" as part of the qualification for breeding. Another component of the show is the temperament testing, which is done to screen excessively aggressive or shy dogs from the breeding program.