Experience the premier canine competition at the official Gateway Sporting Dog Association Conformation and Specialty Show in Gray Summit, Missouri! Held on May 28, 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: Event No: 2026569401, Purina Farms, 300 Checkerboard Drive, Gray Summit, MO
• Event Dates: May 28, 2026
• Entry Closing Date: Wednesday – May 13, 2026
• Time Zone: CENTRAL
• Entry Pricing: $32.00
• Special Notice: AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) is proudly offered!
• Eligibility: Open to all AKC registered purebred Labrador Retrievers.
📝 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 Foy Trent Dog Shows, Superintendent (info@foytrentdogshows.com | (573) 687-2101). Visit their portal for online entries.
🌐 AKC Event Details: View breed counts, schedule configurations, and coordinates on the official Dual-Purpose Labrador Event Organization.
🏆 Judging Panel
🐾 Ms. Kimberly Anne Meredith (Oregon USA) — View Official AKC Profile
🐾 Mr. Edmund Dziuk (Missouri USA) — View Official AKC Profile
