AKC Events

The AKC offers a variety of events for Labrador Retrievers including agility trials, conformation shows, field trials, obedience & rally trials, retriever hunting test, tracking, and more.

Agility Shows

Labrador Retriever agility trials test a dog’s speed and accuracy while being directed through an obstacle course.

Conformation Shows

Conformation is the overall structure and appearance reflecting the dog’s appearance and health being inline with the breed standard.

Field Trials

Labrador Retriever field trials are competitive events where hunting labs perform tasks and a winner is awarded.

Obedience & Rally Trials

Labrador Retriever obedience and rally trials bring owners and dogs together to preform different tasks that demonstrate the dog’s obedience.

Hunting Tests

Labrador Retriever hunt tests are non-competitive formats in which each dog is judged individually and awarded a score based on their performance. 

Tracking

Labrador Retriever tracking trials are events in which the dog’s utilize their sense of smell to recognize and follow a scent trail.