The following rules and regulations governing ukc licensed rally obedience trials and the awarding of ukc championship points, legs and titles issued by united kennel club, inc. Dogs can only enter agility shows when they are 18 months of age or over and have been officially measured and placed in the correct height category. Take this simple quiz to see how much you know about the american kennel club. Find out more about competing in agility, kennel club events, changes to agility rules and. Regulation may be referred to the board for disciplinary action under kennel club rules and regulations. Agility is a growing dog sport in the united states, with over 1 million entries to the akcs agility program each year. All rules and regulations, as outlined in the alberta kennel club premium list, will also apply to.
Agility rule changes dalys dogs dogs available for. Show secretary joan mcmurphy box 825, grande prairie, ab t8v 3r5. Agility record book started as a humble excel spreadsheet, but that quickly grew too complicated since i wanted it to automatically calculate many things. Agility is an obstacle course run against time by a handler and dog as a team. There are booklets available for breed shows, obedience shows, agility shows, working trials and bloodhound trials. Amended to march 2020 published by the american kennel. Saddle stitched this booklet provides handlersowners of dogs registered to compete at kennel club licensed tests with a permanent record of their dogs wins to assist in assessing eligibility to compete in certain classes.
Agility for beginners looking for a fun, new activity for you and your dog. Founded in 1884, the akc is the recognized and trusted expert in breed, health and training information for dogs. The canadian kennel club is a national, memberbased nonprofit organization, incorporated under the animal pedigree act of canada. To be measured a dog must be a minimum of 15 months of age and the handler must be in possession of a kennel club agility record book confirming the dogs registered name and number, with at least one form of identification which could be a clear photograph, microchip number or tattoo number.
Regulations booklet all canine activities the kennel club. Blue insert effective june 1, 2019 yellow insert effective january 1, 2020. The complete dog book contains the official breed standards for all 146 breeds recognized by the akc. West highland white terrier club of america york county. Our dog record book is essential in keeping proper records of dog breeding and ownership. Colonial rottweiler club agility trials licensed by the american kennel club friday, may 3. Reserve championship certificate under kennel club rules. Kennel club regulation booklets this is one of a series of booklets designed to present the regulations in a more accessible form. Participation is a privilege afforded by the host club s and may be extended or withdrawn by the host club s trial. Fci agility regulations federation cynologique internationale. If you lose your agility record book after your dog has been measured, please. Official ukc rally obedience rulebook united kennel. Akc agility judges guidelines for a more in depth look at the rules.
Since the first edition was published in 1929, the complete dog book has been the premier reference on purebred dogs. Akc agility invitational obedience classic akc meet the breeds. Dogs race against a clock as they navigate an obstacle course with strong. Standard rules will apply and all equipment used shall be of a standard size for that height category.
Agility trials and agility course test act amended to august 1, 2019 published by the american kennel club. See qualifications that a dog must have for entry crufts. A rule can only be altered if the annual conference of. Permission has been granted by the canadian kennel club for holding this event under canadian kennel club rules. The han dler directs the dog, off lead, through the course with out touching the dog or the obstacles. First received west highland white terrier club of america officers. When you compete in dog agility its important to know the rules of the game. Dogs in need is now one of several weeklong kennel club agility shows to take place each.
Australian national kennel council ltd agility trials rules for the conduct of agility trials effective from 1st january 2016 approved by the australian national kennel council 1987 revised 07111993 18101996 52000 12006 01012011 01022015. United kennel club ukc is an international dog registry celebrating bonds, rewarding ability, and preserving the value of a pedigree. Listed in the akc canine partners program lancaster kennel. Purchase a printed copy of the ukc agility rulebook. As an american kennel club agility judge, you are an essential part of the program. We use cookies to capture information such as ip addresses and tailor the website to our clients needs.
Regulations for agility trials and agility course test american. Understand and know all registration rules and policies. A written warning letter shall be sent by certified mail from the director of agility which must be signed by the judge and returned within 30 calendar days. Resources and akc event rules snake river canyon kennel. Rules for the conduct of agility trials effective from 1 january 2018. Akc actively advocates for responsible dog ownership and is dedicated to. Regulations for agility trials american kennel club. This section provides all the information you need to assist with the task in hand. Canine partners to participate at allbreed akc agility trials. This shall apply at the venue and within the precincts of the show.
American kennel club online store shop for dog related. Rules for registration and discipline procedures for registration matters charter and bylaws of the american kennel club. Agility show administration if you are an agility show secretary there is a huge amount of work and administration to be undertaken when organising an agility event. Finally, the ckc is a communication organization informing all people interested in dogs.
Akc rule books to be sure you understand the rules set forth for entering agility trials. Your dog must be registered with the sponsoring organization. We, the akc director of agility and field representatives. It provides registry services for all purebred dogs it officially recognizes. American kennel club akc has a pretty extensive web site. Ukc is the trademark of the united kennel club located in kalamazoo, michigan. Dog activity books from national 4h for sale dog activity hot sheet from iowa 4h free download dog activity book from utah 4h free download conformation for beginners videos and activities from the american kennel club s canine college series. The history of dog agility can be traced to a demonstration in the late 1970s in the united. The agility regulations can be found in the agility and flyball regulations booklet. Regulation h agility regulation j field trials including gundog working tests. Click the link to get this free e book from the akc. The rules for lho are not changing in 2019, so you can still progress to grade. Club administration there is so much to remember when running a dog club. All ukc licensed rally obedience trials shall be governed by the rules.
American kennel club, akc, online store shop for dog related products for your breed or breeds. The lost coast kennel club lckc provides the people of coastal northern california with opportunities to meaningfully interact with their dogs by providing forums for ring practice, earth dog, tracking, canine good citizen test, conformation, obedience, agility, nosework, and other dogrelated events. Scentwork rules agility rules obedience and rally rules akc act regulations. There are booklets available for breed shows, obedience. The american kennel club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Please refer to official akc rule books to be sure you understand the rules set forth for entering. Get an introduction to agility, discover the obstacles youll see on the course, and learn how agility can benefit you and your dog. Find a club near you or contact your local 4h office for more info. Regulations for agility trials the american kennel club. Founded in 1884, the akc and its affiliated organizations advocate for the purebred dog as a family companion, advance canine health and wellbeing, work to protect the rights of all dog. And with all the rule differences between the venues, the macros were complex and data entry was a pain. The kennel club is pleased to announce the eagerly awaited agility regulation changes, which will see significant changes to grade progression and jump heights over the next few years, in response to the findings of consultations with the agility community over the last three years. Official american kennel club agility entry form akc rules.
Whilst the ankc ltd permits individual clubs or members to download and print the ankc ltd rules for personal or club use, only ankc ltd state member bodies are permitted to download and print the ankc ltd rules in a bound or other format for sale or distribution. Regulation h agility regulation j field trials including gundog working tests regulation l heelwork to music regulation g obedience regulation s rally regulation f show regulation i working trials and bloodhound trial regulations. You will need to have an agility record book available from the kennel club online shop in which to record your dogs height category and all your competition wins and clear. We are currently out of stock however, you can read online versions below.
Official premium list whippet club of bc is hosting and five all breed ckc agility trials friday nightlimited entry 50 max. The united states dog agility association allows mixedbreeds in their competitions, as do other organizations. The use of the ini tials ukc in association with any other. Record book all activities record book all activities. Provides governance for all ckc approved dog shows, dog trials and canine events. Amended to march 2020 published by the american kennel club. If you have a talented mutt, he can compete in agility, although not in events sponsored by the american kennel club. If this letter is not returned within this time frame, the judge will no longer be eligible to judge agility for the american kennel club. Personal organiser sized individual booklet containing either. Founded in 1884, the akc is the recognized and trusted expert in breed, health, and training information for dogs.
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