unbenched???-dog show question

i was looking over dog shows to check some out that i might attend. they kept saying it was an "unbenched" show. what does that mean?

thanks:D

From the "web" >>>

"There are two kinds of dog shows: Benched and Unbenched.
There are only 6 Bench shows in all of the United States.
If you've been to a dog show, it was probably and Unbenched shows.
In Unbenched shows, dogs that are entered need to be present only for the judging of their breed or obedience class. As soon as that is done they may leave.
Bench shows, on the other hand, require all of the dogs entered to stay on assigned benches the entire time of the show unless they are exhibiting (showing) or exercising (going potty) or being prepared to show (groomed). This is so fellow exhibitors, breeders and spectators can view and discuss the atributes and qualities of the dogs."

A little more info and some links to pictures of "benches" are
available at >>
What is a Benched Show?

/s/ Phred

thanks:D