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The Canterbury Labrador Retriever Club Inc was formed in 1977.

The club zone of influence is the South Island of New Zealand, although we have members from throughout the country

The Club's aim is to promote, protect and improve the standard of the Labrador and to protect the interests of breeders and/or owners of the Labradors.

We endeavour to offer our members a varied and informative programme, Check out our club events page for:

Labrador Training Days.
These Training days will introduce new comers to the basic principles of retrieving for hunting, trialing or for those who just want to bring out the natural ability in their dog. Held Several times throughout the year.

Ribbon Parade
We aim to hold four of these every year and like to think of them as family fun days. The atmosphere is relaxed and new members are introduced to the techniques of showing. Champion dogs are not eligible for entry.

Championship Show
Held once per year. This is our silver trophy show. As we are a small club we try and hold this show in conjunction with other clubs.

Field Trials
We are one of the few specialist breed clubs in New Zealand who run championship field trials. These are held at Easter Weekend in conjunction with the Canterbury Gun Dog Club..

There are classes for puppies and novice dogs as well. Classes are held over land and water.

For those owners who do not shoot, field trials are an excellent alternative to utilise your Labrador's natural retrieving instincts. For shooters, field trials are an excellent extension of your interests. A good introduction to Field Trials is to come along and assist on one of the two days. This gives you an up close look at the dogs working in the field.