COEUR d'ALENE - Cody Conn of Post Falls sat in the shade near a wire kennel Tuesday afternoon. In the kennel was Loki, his aunt's harlequin Great Dane. They were enjoying a moment on the lawn of the Jacklin Building in the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, where Conn's aunt Heather Dietz showed Loki during the two-day annual American Kennel Club sanctioned All Breed Dog Show and Obedience Trial.

"He does really good," said Conn, 19. "He does yoga. During the national anthem in Spokane, he did downward dog."

As if on cue, the 135-pound white and black-dappled canine bowed to the ground with his front legs, appearing to be in the "downward-facing dog" yoga pose.

"He loves that stance," Dietz said. "I wish he would do that on command."

More than 1,000 dogs representing about 120 breeds participated in the show, which was hosted by the Coeur d'Alene Dog Fanciers Club. Ten show rings were placed in the building for exhibiters to show off their classy canines, which were evaluated according to ability, breed, age and sex.

"We have had a fabulous time," said event co-organizer Delaena Bundsen of Greenacres, Wash. "The exhibitors have been just amazing and had a great time, too. Our No. 1 goal is to make sure our exhibitors are happy and comfortable and enjoy themselves here in Coeur d'Alene, because it makes our city look great and hopefully brings them back."

Bundsen has been active with the Dog Fanciers for more than 10 years. She said what she enjoys about the club and the show is canine education and the opportunity for people to experience different breeds.

She referenced the Mexican Xoloitzcuintli, also known a Xolo. It was recognized by the AKC in 2011.

"That is a rare breed, or a newly accepted breed," she said. "They're about medium size. They have no hair, almost like a Chinese crested without the hair. They're really interesting."

RuthAnn Hoffman of Athol brought her miniature long-haired dachshund Snuggles to the show to visit friends. She said she feels the dogs that participate in the show are the best of the best and represent what the breed is supposed to be.

"These guys aren't backyard breeders," she said. "These dogs are what they consider the standard. You get to know what the dog is supposed to look like."

Breeds were split into several categories, including herding, hound, terrier, toy, working and sporting dogs. Former Coeur d'Alene resident Suzi Beacham is a member of the AKC and has been showing dogs for 45 years. She said she especially loves the Shetland sheepdog, or Sheltie. She showed her 4-year-old Febee and 11-month-old Sophie.

"Their gentle nature, their intelligence and their loyalty, those are my three favorite things," she said. "They're very sweet. They get very tuned-in to their owners and their owners' emotions."

People traveled from places such as Alaska, Canada, Montana, Washington and Oregon to participate in the show, which is nearing its 20th year. Matthew Mueller, 9, of Molalla, Ore., showed his 2-year-old blue roan English cocker spaniel Mogli for the first time. He said he plans to be back.

"My favorite part was actually getting to have fun with him in the ring," he said. "It's not about winning, really, it's all about having fun."