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Retriever Field Trials: History
The AKC Rules for Retriever Trials state that the word "Retriever" includes the several breeds of Retrievers and/or Irish Water Spaniels. Continuing, it says that field-trial clubs formed to improve any one of the several Retriever breeds may hold field-trial stakes in which one or more of the Retriever breeds may compete. The organization of […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/retrievers/field-trials/history/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
Retriever Field Trials: Eligible Breeds
All dogs six months of age or older from the following breeds are eligible to participate in Retriever Field Trials: AKC Recognized Breeds Chesapeake Retrievers Curly-Coated Retrievers Flat-Coated Retrievers Golden Retrievers Irish Water Spaniels Labrador Retrievers Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers Dogs of these breeds recorded with the Purebred Alternative Listing Program/Indefinite Listing Privilege […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/retrievers/field-trials/eligibility/
| October 26, 2017

Sports & Events
Retriever Field Trials
With Retrievers being one of the most popular breeds in America, it’s a safe bet that thousands upon thousands of hours are spent playing fetch each year. While you might think it’s just a form of play (and a fun party trick!), it’s actually much more: It’s a Retriever embracing his natural ability to respond […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/retrievers/field-trials/
| October 26, 2017
Sports & Events
Retriever Hunting Tests: Eligible Breeds
All dogs six months of age or older from the following breeds are eligible to participate in Retriever Hunting Tests: AKC Recognized and FSS Breeds Airedale Terriers American Water Spaniels Barbet Boykin Spaniels Chesapeake Retrievers Curly-Coated Retrievers Drentsche Patrijshond (Drent) English Springer Spaniels (11/1/22) Flat-Coated Retrievers German Shorthaired Pointer German Wirehaired Pointer Golden Retrievers Irish […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/retrievers/hunting-tests/eligibility/
| October 26, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
The Flat-Coated Retriever Is a Versatile Hunting Dog and Companion
The Flat-Coated Retriever (Flat-Coat) is a large and strong utilitarian hunting dog that shines at flushing birds, such as quail and pheasant, during upland shooting (the pursuit of birds usually found in heavy cover on the ground). He is also skilled at retrieving game from the land and the water. Here are nine interesting facts […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/facts-about-flat-coated-retriever/
| May 2, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Labrador Retriever Leads the Pack Once Again in Denver
Once again, the Labrador Retriever took Denver’s top spot in the 2016 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. The Labrador Retriever was also recognized as the #1 pup in Boston, Atlanta, and Houston. Although there were no changes in the Mile High City’s top five, there were some fluctuations in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/labrador-retriever-leads-pack-in-denver/
| March 23, 2017
Press Releases
LABRADOR RETRIEVER LEADS THE PACK AS MOST POPULAR FOR 26TH YEAR
LABRADOR RETRIEVER LEADS THE PACK AS MOST POPULAR FOR 26TH YEAR
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/labrador-retriever-leads-the-pack-as-most-popular-for-26th-year/
| March 23, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Labrador Retriever is Most Popular Dog Once Again in Houston
Once again, the Labrador Retriever took Houston’s top spot in the 2016 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. The Labrador Retriever was also recognized as the #1 pup in the country, along with multiple cities including Seattle, Washington, D.C., and Denver to name a few. The French Bulldog jumped two spots […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/labrador-retriever-houstons-number-1/
| March 21, 2017
Expert Advice: News
The Labrador Retriever Remains Dallas’ Top Dog
Once again, the Labrador Retriever took Dallas’ top spot in the American Kennel Club’s (AKC®) 2016 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. The Labrador Retriever was also recognized as the #1 pup in Chicago, Austin, and Raleigh, among others. Yorkshire Terriers fell drastically in popularity this year in Dallas. The […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/the-labrador-retriever-remains-dallas-top-dog/
| March 21, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Labrador Retriever Reigns Supreme Once Again in Raleigh
Once again, the Labrador Retriever took Raleigh’s top spot in the 2016 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. The Lab was also recognized as the #1 pup in Houston, Kansas City, and Denver. The Havanese was a big mover and shaker in Raleigh, breaking into the top 10 at number […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/labrador-retriever-number-1-in-raleigh/
| March 21, 2017