And the prize goes to...

What's the point of dog shows?
Does judging a dog by the shininess of his coat really make a difference to the world?
It probably doesn't to the dog, I mean, he's probably just as happy to roll in some mud puddles or indulge in a bit of scampering and general padding around here and there.
Why is it so necessary for society to arrange nature into a hierarchic system of blue ribbons and gold stars?
Roses generally don't care whether they are the most fragrant or most delicate. Roses generally don't care at all, actually.
So, why this inherent tendency of ours to judge? Are we so vain that we feel the need to surround ourselves with only beauty or do we require vast systems of categorization merely for the pretense of organization and order?
Personally, I don't differentiate between mutt and pure-bred. I just don't seem to ever get past those cute little puppy eyes!
And then it's all cootchie-cooing from there!