Founded in 1884, the akc is the recognized and trusted expert in breed, health, and training information for dogs. The coursing ability test cat is one of akcs newest sports and is an introductory event fashioned after the sport of lure coursing. This book contains such bylaws, rules and regulations as affect the above. The hound will run alone on a course of at least 600 yards. Lure coursing was developed in california in the early 1970s as a way to allow sighthounds to use their hunting skills without chasing live game. The authors extensive knowledge of lure coursing is demonstrated by.
It provides fun and healthy activity, attractive to many dog owners. Akc breed, obedience, rally, agility, all venues ukc all venues lure coursing akc and asfa open field coursing 2014 season nofca, naca, tcc racing notra, lgra in addition formatted and general advertisements all pedigrees crossreferenced by kennels, sires, and dams. American sighthound field association officers and regional. These are lure coursing trials sponsored by the american kennel club and held in accordance with akc lure coursing rules and regulations. A beginners guide to lure coursing american sighthound field.
Akc lure coursing titles from the akc regulations for lure coursing tests and trials junior courser jc title a hound at least 12 months of age running alone shall receive one qualification from a judge, and a second qualification from a. Chapter xvi fast cat regulations american kennel club. Akc beginners guide to dog shows vizsla club of illinois. A rule book can be obtained for a nominal fee and asfa publishes a bimonthly magazine containing a schedule of trials to be held in the next twelve months. The akc national lure coursing championships originated in 1995 but there were several years when it was not conducted. More than 22,000 competitions for akcregistered purebred and mixed breed dogs are held under akc rules and regulations each year including conformation, agility, obedience, rally, tracking, herding, lure coursing, coonhound events, hunt tests, field and earthdog tests. Fci regulations for international sighthound races and lure. A club is limited to twelve fast cat events per year. Akc, ckc, nga, or an akc recognized foreign registry or possess a. Chief makes lurecoursing history, but credit his tribes.
American kennel club online store shop for dog related. Along with its more than 5,000 licensed and member clubs, more than 22,000 competitions for akcregistered dogs are held under akc rules and regulations each year including conformation, agility, obedience, rally, tracking, herding, lure coursing, coonhound events, hunt tests, field and earthdog tests. Agreement i we acknowledge that the rules applying to registration and dog shows and, if this entry is for a lure coursing trial, the lure coursing trial regulations. Secretary at trial where they are officiating or from the american kennel club, 51 madison avenue, new york, ny 10010. Regulations and guidelines for akc hunting tests for retrievers. In american kennel club akc coursing, a rule was passed in early 2010, making the certification process similar to the asfa certification process.
Lure coursing is an event where dogs chase a mechanically operated lure usually plastic bags in a loop at least 600 yards in total distance. Since then the asfa has been promoting the sport of lure coursing throughout the us. In september of 1991 the akc began its own program of lure coursing as a sport under the guidance of dean wright, a long time promoter of asfa lure coursing. Dogs are run against their own breed, up to 3 at a time. Akc actively advocates for responsible dog ownership and is dedicated to. Lure coursing in michigan basenji forums your online. I usually dont travel that way for coursing, but sometimes i might go to ne indy. Retriever hunting test procedural manual aws simple storage. Coursing trials may earn titles of singles field champion sfch.
Helpful links greater twin cities afghan hound club. This was the second akc nlcc hosted by the cascade coursing club at meadowbrook farm. Let the clubs in your area know you are interested in receiving premium lists for their upcoming trials. Official racing rules, corporate policies and bylaws 1012016. They may be conducted by a club which is a member of the american kennel club or a club which is licensed by the american kennel club. Lure coursing is an asfa american sighthound field association or akc american kennel club sanctioned competition, where a minimum of 500 yard zigzag course is set up with pulleys staked to the ground to form the turns. Lure coursing the scottish deerhound club of america. On your triathlon entry form, indicate the stake in which your whippet is entered. In american kennel club akc coursing, a rule was passed in early 2010, making the. A member show is a show at which championship points may be awarded, given by a club or association which is a member of the american kennel. Igs are also eligible to compete in american kennel club akc lure coursing. The national club for the borzoi breed in the united states akc lure coursing entry form. American kennel club akclink to akc lure coursing rule bookafghan hound club of america ahca.
Nosework rules changes for 2020 effective january 1, 2020. Akc actively advocates for responsible dog ownership and is. I we agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the american kennel club in effect at the. In september of 1991 the akc began its own program of lure coursing as a sport under the guidance of dean wright, a long time promoter of asfa lure coursing events. Book this one early as they say they fill up most weekends in the summer. Championship regulations for racing and lure coursing. Premium list raisin river rhodesian ridgeback club of. In fact, swiftpaws lure coursing equipment ran the very first akc sanctioned. Upcoming ukc lure coursing events ukc lure coursing rules canadian amateur racing association all breed lure sports association akc lure coursing akc introduced the coursing ability test, for all breeds, on february 24, 2011 in calhoun, ga. Lure coursing faqs 1995 the scottish deerhound club of. For the schedule of akc events, go to the akc web site. Borzoi club of america information about lure coursing. Lure coursing is a sport for dogs that involves chasing a mechanically operated lure. The hound must run in 2 events under 2 different judges or judging panels.
Competition is typically limited to dogs of purebred sighthound breeds, although the akc has a passfail trial for all breeds called the coursing ability test cat. We are proud to be the first nationally known association for lure coursing. Akc rules and a list of akc approved lure coursing clubs is available from the. Rule book includes lure coursing, cat, and fast cat regulations. Akc announces the winners of the 2020 breeder of the year. American sighthound field association officers and. Akc american kennel club agility earthdogs herding lure coursing obedience rally retriever hunt tests akc scent work. Premium list raisin river rhodesian ridgeback club of michigan. Coursingracing overview irish wolfhound club of america, inc. Greater twin cities afghan hound club helpful links. Your dog must have an akc registration number, pal, ilp or canine partner number to compete.
Using the bowen point system, each dog placing 1st through nbq 5th gets one point for. Each dog runs individually and chases after an artificial lure on either a 300 or 600yard long course. American kennel club, akc, online store shop for dog related products for your breed or breeds. The test is a noncompetitive passfail event where dogs run singularly. Dogs with limited registration are eligible to participate. Box 1653, simi valley, ca 93062 2 dayofevent entries close at 8. Start with a coursing ability test cat because it is designed specifically for newcomers. Akc regulations for lure coursing tests and trials. Coursing ability all breed lure coursing home facebook. For all the breed disqualifications see page 4 of the akc rule book. Rules for the conduct of lure coursing trials australian national. The american sighthound field association was founded in 1972. Lure coursing regulation and resources american kennel club.
Publications overview aristocrat akc gazette columns pedigree books unique zoitiques visualization. The dogs, in pairs or trios, chase an artificial lure usually a white plastic bag over a set course plan and are judged in the following categories. The purpose of the book of records bor committee is to publish an annual compilation of historical nature of all saluki titlists in the usa. Coursingracing overview irish wolfhound club of america.
To order the rule book, contact customer service at 9192339767 or via email. You must have this number with you to fill out the forms. Official american kennel club lure coursing entry form. Any club licensed to hold akc lure coursing trials or coursing ability tests are automatically licensed to hold fast cat events. American kennel club, at its discretion, may grant permission to a club to hold twelve 12 lure coursing tests andor eight 8 trials per year which shall be governed by such regulations as. A lure coursing test is a noncompetitive event at which instinct tests and qualifying tests are run for eligible sighthound breeds. Akc lure coursing regulations for test and trials 91015.
Akc scent work regulations founded in 1884, the akc is the recognized and trusted expert in. Akc is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. Awards certificates will be given to the 2nd through 10th place finishers in asfa and akc. Sunday, may 23, 2021 akc lure coursing trial borzoi specialty. In the sport of lure coursing we do not chase live game, we use a plastic bag on a string powered by motors.
Fill out the standard entry in the akc lure coursing premium and submit it by the closing date. Rules applying to dog shows amended to january 1, 2021 published by the american kennel club. Regulations for lure coursing tests and trials regulations for. Akc rules, regulations, policies and guidelines are available on the american kennel club website.
Akc scent work regulations founded in 1884, the akc is the recognized and trusted expert in breed, health, and training information for dogs. The latter are available from the individual breed clubs, usually free with a sase. Lure coursing news newspapers books scholar jstor june 20 learn how and when to remove this template message. Hounds with breed disqualifications, as listed in the akc breed standards, are ineligible to enter lure coursing trials and tests. Basset hound field trials have their own special akc rule book. I certify that i am the actual owner of the dog, or that i am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name i have entered above. A dog must run cleanly against another dog of similar running style in order to earn a qc qualified courser, not a title, but the hound is now qualified to compete in open competition. Akc licensed lure coursing tests and trials all akc recognized sighthound breeds saturday jan. The akc requires the nlcc trials best of breed course be a minimum of 800 yards and the best in field layout a minimum of 1,200 yards. Lure coursing for akc sighthound breeds tahoe borzoi. Asfa lure coursing book akc lure coursing rule book. Akc regulations for lure coursing tests and trials, chapter. Akc announces the winners of the 2020 breeder of the year by. Permission has been granted by the american kennel club for the holding of this event under american kennel club rules and regulations.
A rule book can be obtained for a nominal fee and asfa publishes a bimonthly. Kare n w a t s on fi e ld t r i a l s ecre t ary 20884 beaver ce n t er r d. Your whippet must participate in the akc lure coursing trial held in conjunction with the awc national specialty. Take a look at the asfa and akc sites for lure coursing locationsdates and club contacts. The following rules and regulations governing ukc licensed lure coursing meets and the awarding of ukc championship points, qualifying scores and titles issued by united kennel club, inc. Mbc will provide an award each year for the number one member owned akc lure coursing borzoi, and the number one member owned asfa lure coursing borzoi. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, i we agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the american kennel club in effect at the time of this event, and any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list of this event and. I know that il, wi and in all have lure trials throughout the year. Compared to the 2017 rulebook, the 2020 ukc nosework rulebook has been slightly reorganized so that information can be found more easily as well as clarified in many places. Regulations for lure coursing tests and trials regulations. This brief introduction to lure coursing and the american sighthound field. Akc lure coursing junior courser test sanctioned by the american kennel club.
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