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Nation’s Top Dogs Compete at Super Retriever Series Crown Championship in Shreveport-Bossier
Shreveport-Bossier, LA – The Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission with Visit Shreveport-Bossier continues to showcase the Super Retriever Series (SRS) Crown Championship. One of the nation’s premier dog sporting events, returns to Caddo and Bossier Parishes for its fifth consecutive year, October 2–12, 2025. The competition brings together the country’s most elite retriever trials and high-flying dock diving events, all of which are free and open to spectators.
The two-weekend competition kicks off with the “Big Hats & Bowties” owners social, held at LIVE! Casino & Hotel Louisiana on October 2. The Retriever Trials begin October 3–8 at Camp Minden, where top dogs and handlers will be tested in hunting-style scenarios. The action then moves to the Louisiana Boardwalk, where the SRS Super Dock will take place October 10–12 behind Bass Pro Shops, featuring long jumps, high jumps, and speed runs.
“Shreveport-Bossier has proven to be an outstanding host for the Super Retriever Series,” said Shannon Nardi, Producer of SRS. “The combination of great facilities, supportive community partners, and the welcoming spirit of the region make it a destination our competitors look forward to each year. That’s why we’re proud to return for the fifth year in a row.”
Coinciding with the Dock Diving Championship, Pet Palooza will take place at the Louisiana Boardwalk on Saturday, October 11, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This outdoor, pet-friendly celebration highlights local rescues, vendors, and pet lovers while adding a festive market atmosphere to Championship weekend.
Activities will include:
- Pet adoptions with local rescues
- Free rabies vaccinations
- “Paw-some Pairs” costume contest (dress as your favorite dynamic duo)
- Market vendors with treats, toys, and more
- Free fun jumps for dogs behind Bass Pro Shops
- Donation baskets supporting animal rescues
Pet Palooza also coincides with the Bossier City Makers Fair, an outdoor market with over 150 vendors, creating a full day of shopping, food, and family fun along the riverfront.
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The Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission with Visit Shreveport-Bossier, collaborates with local entities to develop, support, and promote sports events, enhancing the region’s destination marketing tourism efforts. For more information on the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission, click here.
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