ITS VERSATILITY IS ONE OF THE MANY reasons the Labrador Retriever is such a popular breed. The Lab is an all-around athlete, capable of excelling not only in the conformation ring but also in the field and in competitive dog sports. There aren't many breeds that can lay claim to so many areas of expertise. In this chapter, you'll learn about conformation showing, field trials, hunt tests, agility, flyball, freestyle, and tracking.