Experience the premier canine competition at the official Seattle Kennel Club Conformation and Specialty Show in University Place, WA! Held on August 22, 2026, this prestigious show brings together the region’s finest purebred Labrador Retrievers to compete for top honors under an esteemed panel of judges. Competitors and spectators can look forward to a showcase of breed standard excellence and wonderful camaraderie among breeders, handlers, and Labrador lovers.
🌟 Key Competitor Information
• Location: Chambers Creek Regional Park, 6320 Grandview Dr W University Place WA 98467
• Event Dates: August 22, 2026 to August 23, 2026
• Eligibility: Open to all AKC registered purebred dog breeds.
📝 Event Overview
• Preparation: Carefully review the official Premium List and breed schedules for ring times, assignments, and specific entry details.
• Venue Regulations: Dogs must be kept on short leashes (no retractable leads allowed) or crated at all times when not actively competing. Clean up after your dog immediately.
• Competitor Comfort: Please bring your own grooming tables, pop-up tents/shades, crates, folding lawn chairs, and fresh water for your dogs.
• Spectators Welcome: Spectators are highly encouraged to attend and witness magnificent canine athletes. Please follow ring etiquettes and ask handlers before approaching dogs.
🔗 Quick Competitor Resources
🏢 Superintendent: Managed by Event Superintendent. Visit their portal for online entries.
🏆 Judging Panel
🔍 Conformation Judge’s Handler Briefing Available!
We have compiled an elite ringside scouting report for the scheduled Conformation judge(s) of this event.
Click on the “Judges” tab at the top of the page to read the complete handler briefing, behavioral insights, and ringside preparation checklist!
Judging panel not yet finalized or published. Please refer to the official Premium List for updates.
🕵️ Judging Panel Pending Publication
The official breed judging panel for this event has not yet been extracted from the AKC database.
Once the Premium List is released, this tab will automatically populate with elite ringside scouting reports and handler briefings for the assigned judges.
📅 Official Premium List Pending
The official Premium List (including entry forms, rules, and schedules) for the Seattle Kennel Club All-Breed Summer Dog Show has not yet been released by the superintendent.
It is typically published 4-6 weeks prior to the event date. Please check back soon!
