Hello tracey.
Welcome to the forums
Sounds like you have a normal lab puppy to me , they do grow out of it.
I do dog showing and will be happy to help where and when I can
Where did you buy the puppy from, was it from someone who show dogs herself. Do you have K.C registration papers. If you do I would advise you to contact the Kennel Club for details of where your nearest . ring-craft classes are . You cannot think about showing until the puppy is 6 months old. Even then I would suggest if you can starting with a companion dog show, this will give you and the puppy some experience.
The dog shows come in 4 groups ... Companion show.... this one has a lot of variety classes....a.v ( any variety) these can be for breeds, then there are the fun classes, dog or bitch with the prettiest of faces for example to the waggiest tail. these shows you can get rossettes for 1st- 6th place, Limited shows are slightly bigger, you can get specific dog breed classes, still get awards of rossettes but you can not enter a dog who has won any C.c. Open shows are next where the stakes are slightly higher. Then there are the Championship Shows, where C>C are on offer.
The entry fees for these shows can range from 1.50- upwards dependent onthe type of show.
The kennel club you will find at www. the kennel club. org. you might find it useful as well to make enquiries and info, on the breed standard.
Bye the way I have been showing for 4 years and been awarded rossettes for 1st - 4th places, also won best gundog puppy recently. :lol:
Hope you find this info of some help, and good luck..
Colette
