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Define: Disqualification

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Decision made by a judge or bench show committee following a determination that a dog has a condition that makes it ineligible for any further competition.

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What is a dual champion?

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Any dog which has been awarded the titles of Champion of Record and Field Champion may be designated as a Dual Champion.

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Are spayed bitches or neutered dogs allowed to compete at an AKC agility trial?

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Yes

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Define: Agent

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Person other than an the owner or co-owner, designated by the owner or co-owner of an entered dog to be the handler of, and the person responsible for, the dog at the event.

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Define: Correction

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Event correction: An adjustment made to an event record. Corrections are published in the AKC Awards publication. Registration correction:

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Define: Exhibitor

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Person handling a dog at a show. May or may not be the dog’s owner. Also called agent.

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Define: Handler

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Person other than an the owner or co-owner, designated by the owner or co-owner of an entered dog to be the handler of, and the person responsible for, the dog at the event.

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Define: Permanent disqualification

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(1) The dog may no longer compete in AKC events. Permanent disqualification occurs if: A dog is disqualified on three separate occasions by three different judges under the standard for its breed or when a male has been disqualified as not having two normal testicles

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Define: Hie On

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A command used to urge dogs on, usually while hunting.

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Define: Dual champion.

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A dog that has won both a bench show and a field trial championship.

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Define: Retrieve

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The act of bringing something (game, dumbbells, etc.) to the handler.

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Define: Bay

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The prolonged bark voice of the hunting hound.

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Define: Miscellaneous Class

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A competitive class at a dog show for dogs of certain specified breeds for which no regular dog show classification is provided.

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Define: Ringer.

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Substitute for. A dog closely resembling another dog.

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Field trials are held for some dogs in which two groups?

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Sporting and Hounds.

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True or False: only a champion of record can win in Best of Breed?

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FALSE

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Define: TDX

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Tracking Dog Excellent. A suffix used with the name of a dog that has been recorded a Tracking Dog Excellent as a result of having passed an AKC licensed or member tracking dog excellent test.

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Can a bitch in season be shown in conformation at an AKC show.

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Yes

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How old must a dog be to compete at an AKC show?

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Six months

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Can a deaf dog be shown at an AKC show?

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No

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What factor, in addition to the number of dogs competing, affects how many points are earned at a particular show?

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What geographical area the show is in.

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If your dog’s coat has been dyed or powdered to change or enhance its color, can it be shown in an AKC show?

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No

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Once a dog has won the tracking title TDX, can it still participate in tracking tests?

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Yes

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How old is the track used in the first level tracking test?

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Approximately 30 minutes.

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How old is the track used in the TDX level tracking test?

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Four to five hours

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Name the four tracking titles a dog an earn.

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TD (Tracking Dog) , TDX (Tracking Dog Excellent), VST (Variable Surface Tracking. A dog that earns all three titles is awarded a certificate proclaiming that the dog is a Champion Tracker. The dog may put a CT in front of the name.

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What equipment is needed to take a dog into a tracking trial?

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The dog shall wear a harness to which is attached a leash between 20 and 40 feet in length.

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What AKC title is given for passing a tracking test?

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Tracking Dog (TD).

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29
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Define: Professional Handler

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A person who shows dogs for others for a fee.

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Define: Field Champion

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A prefix used with the name of a dog that has been recorded a field champion by the AKC, having met requirements.

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Define: Hard Mouthed

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The dog that bites or marks with his teeth when retrieving

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32
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Why wouldn’t a dog get AKC points for a 1st Place win in the open dog class?

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The dog would have to be winners dog to get points.

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33
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What dogs come back into the ring to compete for Best in Show?

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The Seven group winners

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34
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What test requires that the dog be certified before it is entered and those certification papers must be sent in with the entry form?

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Tracking.

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35
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How many points must a dog have to become an AKC Champion?

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Fifteen points

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36
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What are the three phases of the great sport of dogs?

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Conformation, Obedience, Field Trials

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Can a castrated dog be shown at an AKC show?

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Only in obedience , stud dog class or Veterans Classes only at independent specialties and/or those all-breed shows which do not offer any competitive classes beyond Best of Breed.

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Some breed classes are sub-divided by varieties. Name the varieties?

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Color, Height, Weight, Coat Type

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Can a dog be shown at an AKC show if he has a bandage on?

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No

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What is coursing?

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The sport of chasing prey with sight hounds.

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How many levels of tracking are held under AKC rules?

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Three.

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42
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True or False: Field trials are held only for Sporting breeds.

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FALSE

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Name the three awards a judge will give out in the best of breed competition.

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Best of Winners, Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex (to the Best of Breed)

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What are the five categories of field trials?

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Hounds, pointing breeds, retrievers, spaniels.

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When was the first AKC licensed Field Trial held?

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November 4, 1890

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What are the two types of conformation dog shows?

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Specialty and all-breed.

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47
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Who competes in Best of Breed class at a regular AKC show?

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Winners Dog, and Winners Bitch, along with any Champion dogs or bitches entered in Best of Breed.

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Define: Couple

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Two hounds.

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What is a Derby Stake?

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Field Trial competition for young, novice sporting dogs, usually between one and two years of age.

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Define: Blinker

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A dog that points a bird and then leaves it, or when it finds a bird it avoids making a definite point.

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True or False: The odd dog remaining after dogs entered in a field trial has been paired is called a BYE.

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TRUE

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True or False: A bench show is an outdoor dog show.

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False. A dog show in which the dogs competing for prizes are benched or leashed on benches.

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53
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Define: babbler?

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A hound that barks when not on the trail.

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Under AKC rules, what does excused mean?

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The dog may not finish competing in that class at that show.

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What is the maximum number of points towards an AKC championship that can be earned at one show?

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Five

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Define: Wind

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To catch the scent of game.

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Define: Winners

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An award given at dog shows to the best dog (Winners Dog) and the best bitch (Winners Bitch) competing in the regular classes.

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Define: Non-slip retrievers

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Dog that stays at heel, marks the fall of a bird, and retrieves the bird on command. Does not need to find or flush. Spaniels.

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True or False: The two tracking degrees are TD and UDT.

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False. There are three. TD, TDX, and VST. If all three are earned then the dog is awarded a Champion Tracker certificate.

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True or False: Breed competition is the only place where conformation points can be earned.

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False.

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True or False: A bay is a prolonged bark or voice of the hunting hound.

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TRUE

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May a neutered dog or spayed bitch compete in the Veterans Class at an all breed AKC show?

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No. Only at a Specialty Show.

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May an Airedale earn an AKC Earthdog title.

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No. Only small terriers are eligible - those that “go to ground (enter the dens) after their quarry.

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Must a dog be AKC-registerable to compete in Canine Good Citizen tests?

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No. (Additional info - not required for answer: Canine Good Citizen tests are non-competitive events open to all pure and mixed breed dogs.)

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Define: biddable

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Easily trained or controlled

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May a dog gain points towards a championship while being shown in the AKC Miscellaneous Class?

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No

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Name the AKC Field Trial titles.

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Field Champion (FC) and Amateur Field Champion (AFC)

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Name the AKC Herding Titles.

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Herding Tested (HT), Pre-Trial Tested (PT), Herding Started (HS). Herding Intermediate (HI), Herding Excellent (HX), Herding Champion (HCh)

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Name the AKC titles that may precede a dog’s name on official AKC documents.

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Ch, FC, AFC, OTCh, HcH, DC (Dual Champion) and TC (Triple Champion)

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Name the AKC Agility standard class titles

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Novice Agility (NA), Open Agility (OA), Agility Excellent (AX), Master Agility Excellent (MX)

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Name the AKC Earthdog Titles

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Junior Earthdog (JE), Senior Earthdog (SE), Master Earthdog (ME)

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Name the AKC Lure Coursing titles

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Junior Courser (JC), Senior Courser (SC), Field Champion (FC)

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Does the title earned from the AKC Canine Good Citizen test go before or after the dog’s name?

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Neither. The award is a certificate and not a title.

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What type of dogs may compete in an AKC Lure Coursing event?

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Only sight hounds

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How old must a dog be to compete in an AKC Herding trial or test?

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Nine months

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Must live quarry be used in an AKC Earthdog tests?

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No. Either live quarry or artificial quarry may be used.

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What does the AKC title CT stand for?

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Champion Tracker

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What do the letters of the AKC title MACH stand for?

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Master Agility Champion

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79
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What is the minimum age a dog must be to enter an AKC Sanctioned A, OA and OB Match?

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dogs shall be at least 6 months of age on the date of the event

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What is the minimum age a dog must be to enter an AKC Sanctioned B Match?

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dogs must be at least 3 months of age.

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May a dog that has earned an AKC Championship be entered at an AKC Sanctioned match?

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No

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May Non-Regular Classes offered at AKC Plan A or OA Sanctioned Matches?

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No

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May Non-Regular Classes be offered at Plan B or OB Sanctioned Matches

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Yes, provided permission has been granted by The American Kennel Club.

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What classes may be offered at an AKC Plan B Sanctioned Match?

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Any of the Regular Official Classes, except Winners, may be offered. Clubs may also offer any non-regular classes, subject to AKC approval.

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What is the purpose of the AKC Sanctioned Tracking Test?

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The primary purpose of this type of event is to give members of clubs the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and competence in handling the details of a Tracking Test.

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86
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How many AKC Sanctioned Tracking Tests must a club hold before an application for a Licensed Tracking Test may be considered.

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. A club must hold at least one Sanctioned Tracking Test, which is considered “qualifying” by The American Kennel Club.

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May a dog with an AKC Limited Registration compete in breed competition at an AKC licensed show?

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No

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What is the purpose of the AKC agility trials?

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The purpose of AKC agility trials is to give owners the opportunity to demonstrate a dog’s physical ability/soundness and willingness to work with its handler under a variety of conditions.

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What is the difference between an AKC member agility trial and an AKC licensed agility trial?

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A member agility trial is put on by a club or association that is a member of the AKC, a licensed trial is put on by a club or association that is not a member but licensed by the AKC to hold agility trials.

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90
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May a Golden Retriever breed club hold an all-breed agility trial?

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Yes

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What is a sanctioned AKC agility trial?

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Sanctioned agility trials are informal events at which dogs may participate but not for AKC titles, held by a club or association by obtaining the sanction of the American Kennel Club.

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What is the minimum age a dog must be to participate in a member or licensed AKC agility trial?

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15 months

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What breeds of dogs may enter an AKC agility trial?

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Agility trials are open to all registrable breeds except that a specialty club may opt to hold an agility trial for its breed only.

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May a dog with an ILP (Indefinite Listing Privilege) enter an AKC agility trial?

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Yes

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95
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May a dog that is an approved Foundation Stock Service breed enter an AKC agility trial?

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Yes

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May a dog eligible to enter the Miscellaneous Class at AKC dog shows enter an AKC agility trial?

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Yes

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Can a blind dog compete at an AKC agility trial?

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No

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Can a deaf dog compete at an AKC agility trial?

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No

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Can a dog who is disfigured as the result of accident or injury but otherwise qualified compete at an AKC agility trial?

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Yes, provided that the disfigurement does not interfere with functional movement.

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May dog compete if it is taped or bandaged or in any way has anything attached to it for medical purposes?

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No

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Are bitches in season allowed to compete at an AKC agility trial?

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No

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102
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What are the names of the six ring crew jobs that must be filled by volunteers in order for an agility class to run?

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Scribe, timer, gate steward, leash runner, scribe runner, ring steward(s)

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103
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What is the duty of a scribe at an AKC agility trial?

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A scribe is required to record the scores as instructed by the judge.

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At an AKC agility trial, the person who writes down the scores indicated by the judge’s hand signals is called the ___?

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Scribe

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105
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True or False: At an AKC agility trial, the judge writes down the score on a scoresheet while the dog and handler are in the ring.

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False

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106
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What are the colors of ribbons awarded at a licensed or member AKC agility trial?

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First Place - Blue, Second - Red, Third - Yellow, Fourth - White, Qualifying - Dark Green

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What are the colors of ribbons awarded at an AKC sanctioned agility match?

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First Place …Rose, Second Place …Brown, Third Place …Light Green, Fourth Place …Gray, Qualifying …Green with pink edges

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108
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In AKC agility, what are the three types of classes a dog and handler can earn titles in?

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Standard, Jumpers with Weaves, FAST

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In the AKC Standard agility class, what are the class levels a dog and handler can compete in?

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Novice A, Novice B, Open, Excellent A, Excellent B

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Who may compete in the AKC Open Agility Class?

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Dogs that have acquired the Novice Agility or Open Agility titles but which have not acquired a qualifying score towards their Agility Excellent title.

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111
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Who may compete in the AKC Open Jumpers With Weaves Class?

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Dogs that have acquired the Novice JWW or the Open JWW titles but have not acquired a qualifying score towards an Excellent JWW title

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112
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Who may compete in the AKC Agility Excellent “A” Class?

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Dogs that have acquired the Open Agility title, and to dogs that have acquired the Agility Excellent title but that have not acquired a qualifying score towards their Master Agility Excellent title.

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113
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May a dog that has earned an Master Agility Excellent Title in AKC agility enter the Excellent A class?

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No

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114
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With a previous dog, a handler earned a Novice Agility Jumpers title. What jumpers class must he/she enter a new dog in at its first trial?

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Novice B

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115
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Who may compete in the AKC Excellent Jumpers With Weaves “A” Class?

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Dogs that have acquired the Open JWW title and to dogs that have acquired the Excellent JWW title but have not acquired a qualifying score towards their Master Excellent JWW title.

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116
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Who may compete in the AKC Master Agility Excellent “B” Class?

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Dogs that have acquired the Agility Excellent title, and to dogs that have acquired the Master Agility Excellent title.

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117
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Who may compete in the AKC Master Excellent Jumpers With Weaves “B” Class?

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Dogs that have acquired the Excellent JWW title and to dogs that have acquired the Master Excellent JWW title.

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118
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What titles may be earned at AKC agility trials?

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Novice Agility (NA), Novice JWW (NAJ), Novice FAST (NF), Open Agility (OA), Open JWW (OAJ), Open FAST (OF), Agility Excellent (AX), Excellent JWW (AXJ), Excellent Fast (XF), Master Agility Excellent (MX), Master Excellent JWW (MXJ), Master Excellent FAST (MXF) and Master Agility Champion (MACH).

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119
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What AKC agility titles can a dog and handler earn while competing in the Master Agility Excellent “B” standard and jumpers with weaves classes?

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Master Agility Excellent (MX), Master Excellent JWW (MXJ), Master Agility Champion (MACH)

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120
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What are the requirements for an AKC agility NA or NAJ title?

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A dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in the Novice class under at least two different judges.

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121
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What are the requirements for an AKC agility OA or OAJ title?

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A dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in the Open class under at least two different judges.

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122
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What are the requirements for an AKC agility AX or AXJ title?

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A dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in the Excellent class under at least two different judges.

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123
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What are the requirements for an MX or MXJ title?

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A dog must earn 10 qualifying scores in Excellent B standard or jumpers under at least two different judges.

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124
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What are the requirements for an AKC MACH title?

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In order to acquire the Master Agility Champion title, a dog must achieve a minimum of 750 championship points and 20 double qualifying scores obtained from the Excellent B Standard Agility class and the Excellent B Jumpers With Weaves class.

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125
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What happens if a dog that has earned an AKC Master Agility Championship earns an additional 750 time points and 20 double qualifying scores in Excellent B Standard and Jumpers with Weaves?

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A number 2 is added after their MACH title (they earn a MACH2)

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126
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What is the height of an A-Frame at an AKC agility trial?

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The height of the A-Frame is within 1 inch of 5’6”

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127
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What is the performance expected of a dog on an A-Frame at an AKC agility trial?

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Dogs must ascend one panel and descend the other in the direction designated by the judge and they must touch the contact zone on the down side only, with any part of one foot, prior to exiting the obstacle.

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128
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What is the height of a dog-walk at an AKC agility trial?

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Within a 2-inch tolerance, the top of the center section is 48 inches above the ground.

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129
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What is the width of a dog walk at an AKC agility trial?

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All sections are 12 inches wide, plus or minus an inch

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130
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What is the performance expected of a dog on an Dog Walk at an AKC agility trial?

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Go up 1 ramp, touching the contact zone with any part of 1 foot, cross the center section, and go down the other ramp in the direction designated by the judge. They must touch the down contact zone with any part of 1 foot before exiting.

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131
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What is the width and length of a SeeSaw at an AKC agility trial?

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The plank is 12 inches wide with a 1-inch tolerance, and 12 feet long.

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132
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What is the height of a SeeSaw at the pivot point in an AKC agility trial?

A

24 inches plus or minus 2 inches

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133
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What is the performance expected of a dog on a SeeSaw at an AKC agility trial?

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Ascend the plank touching the “up” contact zone with any part of 1 foot and cause the plank to pivot. At least 1 paw must touch the “down” contact zone after the plank has touched the ground and prior to exiting the obstacle with all 4 paws

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134
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Describe the top of the Pause Table at an AKC agility trial.

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The top of the Pause Table is a 36-inch square, plus or minus 2 inches, with a non-slip surface (carpeting may be used.) The vertical edge of the top of the table top must be 3” or greater in height.

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135
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What is the height of the Pause Table at an AKC agility trial?

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The height of the table (within 1 inch) is 8 inches for dogs in the 8-inch and 12-inch divisions, 16 inches for dogs in the 16-inch and 20-inch divisions, and 24 inches for dogs in the 24-inch and 26-inch division.

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136
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What is the performance expected of a dog on a Pause Table at an AKC agility trial?

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Dogs must pause on the table for five cumulative seconds in either a sit or a down position, as specified by the judge prior to the beginning of the class.

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137
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Describe the material that an Open Tunnel is made of at an AKC agility trial.

A

A flexible tube of durable material that is capable of being formed into curved shapes.

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138
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In AKC agility, open tunnels of what exterior color are not allowed?

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Black

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139
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Describe the size and shape of the openings of an Open Tunnel at an AKC agility trial.

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The 2 openings are round, with a height and width of 24” plus or minus 2”.

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140
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What is the length of an Open Tunnel at an AKC agility trial?

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Its length is 10’ to 20’.

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141
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What is the performance expected of a dog for an Open Tunnel at an AKC agility trial?

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Dogs enter the end specified by the judge and exit the other end.

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142
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Generally describe the Closed Tunnel (or chute) at an AKC agility trial.

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The Closed Tunnel consists of a rigid entrance section to which a chute is attached.

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143
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What is the performance expected of a dog for an Closed Tunnel (or chute) at an AKC agility trial?

A

Dogs must enter the rigid entrance section and exit through the fabric chute.

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144
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How tall are the weave poles at an AKC agility trial?

A

40 inches

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145
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In AKC agility, how far apart are the poles in a set of weave poles?

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20-24 inches, 22 inches is recommended

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146
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Are the weave poles in AKC agility required to have a fixed base?

A

Yes

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147
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How many weave poles are used in the AKC Novice agility classes?

A

6

148
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What is the performance expected of a dog for the Weave Poles at an AKC agility trial?

A

Dogs must enter the Weave Poles by passing between poles #1 and #2 from right to left. They must then pass from left to right through poles #2 and #3 and continue this weaving sequence until they pass between the last two poles.

149
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What is the performance expected of a dog for bar jumps or panel jumps at an AKC agility trial?

A

Dogs must jump over the top bar(s) or panel, without displacing it, in the direction indicated by the judge.

150
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How long are the bars of a triple bar jump in AKC agility?

A

5 feet

151
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All AKC agility jumps must be able to be set at what seven heights?

A

4”, 8”, 12”, 16”, 20”, 24”, 26”

152
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Describe the Tire Jump at an AKC agility trial.

A

A tire or a circular object that resembles a tire suspended from a rectangular frame

153
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What is the diameter of the inside of the tire on an AKC agility tire jump?

A

24”

154
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What is the performance expected of a dog for the Tire Jump at an AKC agility trial?

A

Dogs must jump through the tire opening in the direction specified by the judge.

155
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What is the performance expected of a dog for the Broad Jump at an AKC agility trial?

A

Dogs must jump all sections without visibly moving or stepping on top of any broad jump board, entering between the marker poles placed near the front section and exiting between the poles placed near the back section.

156
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What is the ideal size of an AKC agility ring?

A

100 feet x 120 feet

157
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What is the minimum width of a course area for an AKC agility trial?

A

a minimum of 60’ wide

158
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Under what condition can an AKC agility trial be run on a concrete surface?

A

If a course is run on concrete, the area must be fully matted or padded.

159
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When should the Agility course layout be posted?

A

At least one-half hour before the start of the class.

160
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What are the recommended minimum distances between obstacles at an AKC agility trial?

A

It is recommended that there be a minimum of 15 feet to 18 feet between obstacles

161
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In AKC agility, what is the maximum distance between two obstacles in a sequence?

A

30 feet

162
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In AKC agility, what approach angles to an obstacle are allowed in the Novice classes?

A

Generally approach angles should not exceed 90 degrees, and must not have more than two 135 degree angles

163
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What is the greatest approach angle to an obstacle allowed in the AKC Excellent agility classes?

A

270 degrees

164
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May a handler walk an agility course with their dog prior to class start?

A

No. Handlers are permitted to walk the course, without a dog, prior to the start of the class to plan their strategy.

165
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Are dogs required to wear a collar when running a course at an AKC agility trial?

A

No. At the handler’s option, dogs may run a course with or without a collar.

166
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What collars are permitted to be worn when running a course at an AKC agility trial?

A

The only collars allowed when running a course are flat buckle or rolled leather collars, but there shall be no attachments hanging or otherwise allowed on the collar.

167
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At an AKC agility trial, may a dog wear a collar with its name and handler’s phone number printed on the collar?

A

Yes

168
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At an AKC agility trial, can a handler use a head halter to bring their dog to the start line?

A

No

169
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When does a dog’s course time start at an AKC agility trial?

A

A dog’s time starts whenever any part of the dog crosses the clearly marked start line.

170
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When does a dog’s course time end at an AKC agility trial?

A

A dog’s time stops whenever any part of the dog crosses the finish line when the dog is in the closing sequence.

171
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What is the maximum score in a class at an AKC agility trial?

A

100 points

172
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What must a dog do to attain a qualifying score at an AKC agility trial?

A

A dog must pass with the minimum allowable score or better, and not receive any non-qualifying deductions.

173
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What is the course time deduction in the Novice classes at an AKC agility trial?

A

1-point deduction for every second over course time rounding down to whole numbers.

174
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What is the course time deduction in the Open classes at an AKC agility trial?

A

2-point deduction for every second over course time rounding down to whole numbers.

175
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What is the course time deduction in the Excellent classes at an AKC agility trial?

A

3-point deduction for every second over course time rounding down to whole numbers.

176
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When is time called on a course at an AKC agility trial?

A

Time is called at course time plus 20 seconds or when maximum standard course time (as defined by class and height division) is reached.

177
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What is the point deduction for a refusal or runout at an AKC agility trial?

A

A Refusal or runout is scored as a 5-point deduction.

178
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What is the difference between a refusual fault and a runout fault in AKC agility?

A

A refusal is when a dog starts toward an obstacle then stops moving, or starts toward an obstacle and turns back on his path. A runout is when a dog passes the plane of the correct obstacle .

179
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What is the point deduction for a wrong course at an AKC agility trial?

A

A wrong course is scored as a 5-point deduction per occurrence.

180
Q

What is the Minimum allowable score required to qualify in the Novice classes at an AKC agility trial?

A

85

181
Q

What is the maximum number of refusals/run outs allowed to still qualify in the Novice Standard classes at an AKC agility trial?

A

2

182
Q

What is the maximum number of wrong courses allowed to still qualify in the Novice Standard classes at an AKC agility trial?

A

1

183
Q

In the AKC agility Novice class, are refusals and runouts at the weave poles scored?

A

No

184
Q

What is the minimum number of obstacles required for a Novice Class at an AKC agility trial?

A

14-16

185
Q

What is the Minimum allowable score required to qualify in the Open class at an AKC agility trial?

A

85

186
Q

What is the maximum number of refusals/run outs allowed to still qualify in the Open Standard class at an AKC agility trial?

A

1

187
Q

What is the maximum number of wrong courses allowed to still qualify in the Open Standard class at an AKC agility trial?

A

1

188
Q

What is the Minimum allowable score required to qualify in the Excellent A class at an AKC agility trial?

A

85

189
Q

What is the maximum number of refusals/run outs allowed to still qualify in the Excellent A Standard class at an AKC agility trial?

A

0

190
Q

What is the maximum number of wrong courses allowed to still qualify in the Excellent A Standard class at an AKC agility trial?

A

0

191
Q

What is the Minimum allowable score required to qualify in the Excellent B class at an AKC agility trial?

A

100

192
Q

What is the maximum number of refusals/run outs allowed to still qualify in the Excellent B Standard class at an AKC agility trial?

A

0

193
Q

What is the maximum number of wrong courses allowed to still qualify in the Excellent B Standard class at an AKC agility trial?

A

0

194
Q

What is the minimum number of obstacles required for a Open Class at an AKC agility trial?

A

16-18

195
Q

What is the minimum number of obstacles required for a Excellent A class at an AKC agility trial?

A

18-20

196
Q

What is the minimum number of obstacles required for a Excellent B class at an AKC agility trial?

A

18-20

197
Q

What is the only non-regular class specified in the AKC Agility regulations?

A

International Sweepstakes Class.

198
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What is the purpose of the International Sweepstakes Class (non-regular) at an AKC agility trial?

A

The International Sweepstakes Class (ISC) is a non-regular class providing a dog and handler an opportunity to demonstrate their advanced training and handling skills on various international style Standard and Jumpers With Weaves courses

199
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Can a tracking title be the first title earned by a dog?

A

Yes

200
Q

Can a dog get its TDX while working off leash?

A

No

201
Q

Can a handler be penalized for using too large or small or a collar on the dog?

A

Yes

202
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In AKC events, what does the title AX stand for?

A

Agility Excellent

203
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Define: Agility trials

A

An organized competition at which dogs negotiate a series of obstacles and jumps in three classes of increasing difficulty. Suffix titles are earned at each level (Novice, Open, and Excellent) by qualifying a predetermined number of times.

204
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Define: All-Breed show

A

Conformation show where all AKC-recognized breeds may be exhibited.

205
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Define: Amateur Field Champion (AFC)

A

A prefix title conferred on dogs that have earned the required number of placements and/or points in amateur stakes at field trials for pointing breeds, retrievers, and spaniels.

206
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Define: Assistant, Assistant handler

A

Person at a dog show who helps the handler care for the dogs in the handler’s care, prepare the dogs for the ring, and show the dogs.

207
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Define: Bait

A

The food or object that an exhibitor uses to get a dog’s attention or to have it look alert in the ring. The term bait or baiting can also be used to describe the action of getting the dog’s attention using food or an object.

208
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Define: Bench show

A

A dog show at which the dogs are kept on assigned benches when not being shown in competition so that interested people can view and learn more about them.

209
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Define: Best in Show

A

At an all-breed show, the only dog left undefeated at the end of all judging on that day.

210
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Define: Best of Breed

A

Dog selected by the judge as the best representative of a particular breed on that day.

211
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Define: Best of Opposite Sex

A

The best dog that is of the opposite sex to the Best of Breed winner.

212
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Define: Best of Variety

A

At an All-Breed show, the award that is given in lieu of Best of Breed for those breeds divided by varieties. At specialty shows, the Best of Variety winners are judged in the Best of Breed competition. There are nine breeds that are divided into varieties: Cockers, Beagles, Collies, Dachshunds, Bull Terriers, Manchester Terriers, Chihuahuas, English Toy Spaniels, and Poodles.

213
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Define: Best of Winners

A

The dog judged as best between the Winners Dog and Winners Bitch.

214
Q

Define: Bevy

A

A flock of birds.

215
Q

Define: Bird dog

A

A sporting dog bred and trained to hunt game birds.

216
Q

Define: Blinking

A

Briefly pointing a bird and then leaving it, or upon finding a bird, avoiding retrieving it.

217
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Define: Brace

A

Two of the same breed presented together as a pair. (2) Performance: To run dogs together in certain types of field events.

218
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Define: Brock

A

A badger.

219
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Define: Bye

A

At field trials, an odd dog remaining after the dogs entered in a stake have been paired in braces by drawing. Also, a dog out of contention to either run or honor while a working dog completes a test.

220
Q

Define: Canine Good Citizen® (CGC)

A

Outreach program, put on by a club, which tests a dog’s behavior.

221
Q

Define: Catalog

A

Booklet sold at an event that contains information on individual dogs entered in the event.

222
Q

What AKC program is designated by the letters CGC?

A

Canine Good Citizen ®.

223
Q

Define: Champion (Ch.)

A

A title conferred on a dog by the AKC as a result of defeating a specified number of dogs in specified competition at a series of AKC-licensed or -member dog shows.

224
Q

Define: Champion Tracker (CT)

A

A title conferred by the AKC on a dog who has earned the TD, TDX, and VST titles.

225
Q

Define: Championship

A

AKC title conferred on dogs after meeting requirements. Examples include: AFC - Amateur Field Champion, Ch. - Conformation Champion, FC - Field Champion ,OTCH - Obedience Champion, HC - Herding Champion

226
Q

Define: Circuit

A

A group of events clustered together at the same grounds or in the same region on consecutive days.

227
Q

Define: Closing date

A

Month, day, year, and time after which no entry can be accepted for a particular event

228
Q

Define: Cluster

A

Four all-breed shows held on consecutive days at the same location.

229
Q

Define: Conformation show

A

Dog show where the dogs are judged on how closely they adhere to the breeds standard. Also known as all-breed, group, or specialty shows.

230
Q

Define: Coursing

A

The sport of chasing prey with sight hounds.

231
Q

Define: Derby

A

Field trial competition for young, novice sporting dogs usually up to two years of age.

232
Q

Define: Division

A

Group of states that all have the same point schedule.

233
Q

Define: Double groups

A

Judging two groups simultaneously at a conformation show.

234
Q

Define: Double handling

A

The act of someone, other than the handler, getting a dog’s attention in the ring to help the dog to show or look better.

235
Q

Define: Earthdog events

A

Non competitive tests that gauge the trained and natural abilities of Dachshunds and small terriers to follow game to ground.

236
Q

Define: Electronic collar

A

A collar that provides a warning sound and/or an electric stimulation to the dog upon receipt of an electronic signal given by the user. Used as a training device.

237
Q

Define: Event

A

A structured activity testing the conformation, training, or instinctive abilities of purebred dogs.

238
Q

Define: Event Chairman

A

The member of the event-giving club who is responsible for proper planning, conducting, and reporting the results of the event. Any of these duties may be delegated to other people or organizations, such as the Event Secretary or Superintendent, but the Event Chairman is ultimately responsible for these duties.

239
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Define: Event Committee hearing

A

A means for the Event Committee to deal with allegations concerning conduct deemed to be prejudicial to the interests of purebred dogs.

240
Q

Define: Event hours

A

Hours of the day when the show is officially open.

241
Q

Define: Event registration number (ERN)

A

A number assigned to an AKC-registered, American-owned dog enabling it to compete in events in Canada.

242
Q

Define: Event Secretary

A

Person who receives entries for an event.

243
Q

Define: Field Dog Stud Book (FDSB)

A

A document published by the American Field Publishing Company of Chicago. It is possible for a dog to be registered with both the FDSB and the AKC, but not every dog is eligible.

244
Q

Define: Field trial

A

A competition for certain hound or sporting breeds in which dogs are judged on ability and style in tracking, finding, coursing, or retrieving game.

245
Q

Define: Field trial class

A

For dogs that have placed in an AKC-licensed or -member field trial. In certain breeds, Field Trial Judges Awards of Merit and Parent Club Field Titles may be included in eligibility requirements.

246
Q

Define: Finished

A

Term used to describe when a dog has completed its title requirements.

247
Q

Define: Flush

A

To drive birds from cover, to force them to take flight; to spring.

248
Q

Define: Futurity

A

A non-regular competition at specialty shows or field trials for young dogs that requires a series of nominations and associated fees prior to the date on which the Futurity is judged. These stages usually consist of nomination of the bitch after she is bred, nomination of the litter after it is whelped, and/or nomination of individual puppies from the litter. The number of nomination stages, fees, and other conditions are set at the discretion of the club holding the Futurity.

249
Q

Define: Game

A

Hunted wild birds or animals.

250
Q

Define: Grand Nite Champion (GNC)

A

A prefix title conferred on dogs that have acquired a Nite Championship title and have won the requisite number of first places at AKC Coonhound night hunts.

251
Q

Define: Grooming area

A

Space at a dog show that is designated for grooming dogs.

252
Q

Define: Group class

A

A class made up of dogs designated Best of Breed or Best of Variety for their specific group. No separate entry is made for this class. Each group winner is eligible to compete in the Best in Show competition.

253
Q

Define: Group show

A

Conformation dog show, at which championship points may be awarded, that permits participants or breeds exclusive to an individual group. Examples are: all-terrier show, toy show, etc.

254
Q

Define: Gun dog

A

A dog trained to find or pursue game.

255
Q

Define: Herding Champion (HC)

A

A prefix title conferred on dogs that have earned the required number of points and placements in the Herding Excellent class at AKC herding trials.

256
Q

Define: Herding Excellent (HX)

A

A suffix title conferred on dogs that have qualified the requisite number of times in the Advanced class at AKC herding trials. This title is course/stock specific.

257
Q

Define: Herding Group

A

Group of dogs bred to help shepherds and ranchers herd or work livestock.

258
Q

Define: Herding Intermediate (HI)

A

A suffix title conferred on dogs that have qualified the requisite number of times in the Intermediate class at AKC herding trials.

259
Q

Define: Herding Started (HS)

A

A suffix title conferred on dogs that have qualified the requisite number of times in the Started class at AKC herding trials.

260
Q

Define: Herding Tested (HT)

A

A suffix title conferred on dogs that have passed the requisite number of AKC herding tests.

261
Q

Define: Holt

A

The lair of the fox or other animal in tree roots, banks, drains, or similar hideouts. Lodge.

262
Q

Define: Hunting tests

A

Non competitive field events for flushing breeds, retrieving breeds, and pointing breeds.

263
Q

Define: Judge

A

Official approved by the AKC to evaluate dogs at specific AKC events.

264
Q

Define: Judge’s book

A

Book in which the judge records the results from the event being officiated.

265
Q

Define: Judging schedule

A

A program that lists the time scheduled for judging of each breed or variety, obedience class, and other classes that are offered for the event on that day. Also called judging program.

266
Q

Define: Junior Courser (JC)

A

A suffix title conferred on dogs that pass the required number of Junior Courser tests at AKC lure coursing tests.

267
Q

Define: Junior Earthdog (JE)

A

A suffix title conferred on dogs that have qualified the required number of times in Junior Earthdog classes in AKC earthdog tests.

268
Q

Define: Junior Hunter (JH)

A

A suffix title conferred on dogs that have qualified the required number of times in Junior tests at hunting tests for spaniels, retrievers, and pointing breeds.

269
Q

Define: License

A

Formal permission granted by the AKC to a non member club to hold an event.

270
Q

Define: Licensed club

A

Clubs approved to hold events at which championships and/or titles may be won.

271
Q

Define: Lure Courser Excellent (LCX)

A

The title of Lure Courser Excellent is a cumulative title earned by accruing championship points to receive the next title level. (LCX II, LCX III, LCX IV, etc.).

272
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Define: Lure coursing

A

Organized performance event for sight hounds which demonstrates those breeds’ ability to perform their historical work by chasing an artificial lure over a course.

273
Q

Define: Major win

A

A win that consists of 3, 4, or 5 points in conformation events and some performance events.

274
Q

Define: Master Courser (MC)

A

A suffix title conferred on dogs that have acquired the Senior Courser title and have qualified the required number of additional times in either Open or Special stakes at AKC lure coursing trials.

275
Q

Define: Master Earthdog (ME)

A

A suffix title conferred on dogs that have qualified the required number of times in the Master test at AKC earthdog events.

276
Q

Define: Master Hunter (MH)

A

A suffix title conferred on dogs that have qualified the required number of times in Master tests at hunting tests for spaniels, retrievers, and pointing breeds.

277
Q

Define: Match show

A

Usually an informal dog show at which no championship points are awarded.

278
Q

Define: Mute

A

To run mute, to be silent on the trail; i.e., to trail without baying or barking.

279
Q

Define: National Amateur Field Champion (NAFC)

A

A prefix title or designation conferred on a dog that has won the National Amateur Championship field trial for its breed.

280
Q

Define: National Amateur Field Championship

A

Annual field trial event held open to dogs that qualify for entry. Professional handlers cannot participate.

281
Q

Define: National Field Champion (NFC)

A

A prefix title or designation conferred on a dog that has won the National Championship field trial for its breed.

282
Q

Define: National Field Championship

A

Annual field trial event open to dogs that qualify for entry.

283
Q

Define: National Specialty

A

An event held by the parent club.

284
Q

Define: Nite Champion (NC)

A

A prefix title conferred on dogs that have won the required number of points and placements in AKC Coonhound night hunts.

285
Q

Define: Nite hunt

A

Performance competition for coonhounds.

286
Q

Define: Non-qualifying

A

A score that is lower than the number designated as a qualifying score.

287
Q

In AKC events, what does the title NA stand for?

A

Novice Agility

288
Q

In AKC events, what does the title OA stand for?

A

Open Agility

289
Q

Define: Open class

A

A regular class for dogs six months of age or over.

290
Q

Define: Organized competition

A

Competition governed by the rules of a club or society, such as the AKC, organized to promote the interests of purebred dogs.

291
Q

Define: Pack

A

Multiple hounds cast at one time.

292
Q

Define: Point

A

The intense, stylized stance of the hunting dog, taken to indicate the presence and position of game.

293
Q

Define: Premium List

A

Official announcement of the club’s event sent to prospective participants. It contains the details of an upcoming event.

294
Q

Define: Pre-Trial tested (Herding)

A

A suffix title conferred on dogs that have passed the required number of Pre-Trial tests at AKC herding tests.

295
Q

Define: Professional trainer

A

A person who trains hunting dogs and who handles dogs in field events.

296
Q

Define: Prong collar

A

Collar used for training dogs. It has metal pieces on it that pinch a dog. It is against AKC rules to use this type of collar on the show grounds. Also called pinch collar.

297
Q

Define: Provisional Judge

A

Title assigned to judges while they are being evaluated on their knowledge of designated breed(s) and/or level of obedience class in accordance with the current AKC judging approval system.

298
Q

Define: Puppy class

A

A regular class for dogs that are 6 months of age or over, but under 12 months, that are not champions. Puppy classes may be divided into the 6-9 Month and 9-12 Month classes.

299
Q

Define: Reserve Winners

A

The award given to the second place dog or bitch in the Winners class.

300
Q

Define: Sanctioned club

A

Club holding Plan B and Plan A level matches for the purpose of qualifying to hold licensed events.

301
Q

Define: Scent

A

The odor left by an animal or bird on the trail (ground-scent) or wafted through the air (air-borne scent).

302
Q

Define: Senior Earthdog (SE)

A

A suffix title conferred on dogs that have qualified the required number of times in the Senior class at AKC earthdog tests.

303
Q

Define: Senior Grand Nite Champion (SGNC)

A

A prefix title conferred on dogs that have earned the Grand Nite Champion and have won the required number of first placements in AKC Coonhound night hunts.

304
Q

Define: Senior Hunter (SH)

A

A suffix title conferred on dogs that have qualified the required number of times in Senior tests at hunting tests for pointing breeds, retrievers, and spaniels.

305
Q

Define: Set up

A

Posed as to make the most of the dog’s appearance for the show ring.

306
Q

Define: Specialty show

A

Conformation show in which only dogs of an individual breed or group of breeds are eligible to enter.

307
Q

Define: Stack (setup, pose)

A

The posing of a dog in a natural position, often done in the conformation show ring.

308
Q

Define: Stake

A

Designation of a class; used in field trial competition.

309
Q

Define: Steward

A

Person who is responsible for the smooth running of a specific ring; for example, assembling the classes, distributing armbands, etc., thereby enabling the judge to concentrate on judging the dogs.

310
Q

Define: Substitution of a dog

A

Entering a specific dog in an AKC event and physically using a different dog at the event.

311
Q

Define: Superintendent

A

An individual licensed by the AKC and hired by a club to be responsible for the actual mechanics of holding an event.

312
Q

Define: Team

A

Usually, four dogs exhibited by one handler.

313
Q

Define: Tracking Dog (TD)

A

A title awarded to a dog that has been recorded a Tracking Dog as a result of having passed an AKC-licensed or -member tracking test.

314
Q

Define: Tracking Dog Excellent (TDX)

A

A title awarded to a dog that has been recorded a Tracking Dog Excellent as a result of having passed an AKC-licensed or -member tracking test.

315
Q

Define: Trail

A

To hunt by following ground scent.

316
Q

Define: Twelve-to-eighteen month class

A

A regular class for dogs that are 12 months of age and over, but under 18 months, that are not champions.

317
Q

Define: Unbenched Show

A

Conformation show where dogs are not required to be on specific benches for viewing.

318
Q

Define: Unentered dog

A

Term used to describe dogs that are on the show grounds but are not entered at the show.

319
Q

Define: Veterans class

A

Class for dogs older than a minimum age requirement. Each club establishes its own age requirements for this class.

320
Q

Define: Withholding

A

Decision of a judge not to give an award or placement in a class at any point in the judging process.

321
Q

Name the four AKC Rally Obedience titles.

A

Rally Novice (RN), Rally Advanced (RA), Rally Excellent (RE) and Rally Advanced Excellent (RAE).

322
Q

What is the maximum score in Rally Obedience?

A

100 points.

323
Q

True or false – a rally title follows a dog’s name.

A

True.

324
Q

How many stations must a Rally Novice course have, excluding start and finish?

A

10 – 15.

325
Q

How many stations must a Rally Advanced course have, excluding start and finish?

A

12 – 17.

326
Q

How many stations must a Rally Excellent course have, excluding start and finish?

A

15 – 20.

327
Q

Which Rally classes include jumps?

A

Rally Advanced and Rally Excellent.

328
Q

How many jumps must be used in the Rally Advanced class?

A

One.

329
Q

How many jumps must be used in the Rally Excellent class?

A

Two.

330
Q

Which rally class is judged completely on leash?

A

Rally Novice.

331
Q

What is the rally jump height/length for a dog 10” and under 1”’ at the withers?

A

8” high, 16” for broad jump

332
Q

What is the rally jump height/length for a dog that is 15” and under 20” at the withers?

A

12”, 24” for broad jump

333
Q

What is the rally jump height/length for a dog 20” and over at the withers?

A

16”, 32” for broad jump

334
Q

In what rally obedience class is the Honor Exercise in?

A

Rally Excellent

335
Q

What is the maximum number of stationary exercises allowed in the Rally Novice class?

A

5

336
Q

What is the maximum number of stationary exercises allowed in the Rally Advanced class?

A

7

337
Q

What is the maximum number of stationary exercises allowed in the Rally Excellent class?

A

7

338
Q

True or false – multiple commands and/or signals using one or both arms and hands are allowed in rally obedience.

A

True.

339
Q

In rally, is it permissible to repeat a station?

A

Yes.

340
Q

Name three things that would earn a non-qualifying score (NQ) in rally.

A

Minimum requirements not meet; dog unmanageable; station not attempted; consistently tight lead; substantially out of position/not completing the honor exercise; elimination in the ring during judging; bar knocked off the uprights/using the jump as an aid in going over; handler error.

341
Q

What is the minimum size of a rally sign?

A

8 ½ x 11 inches.

342
Q

Normally, to what side of the handler’s path will a rally sign be placed?

A

The right side. Signs indicating a change of direction may be placed directly in the handler’s path.

343
Q

What orders will a judge give in a rally obedience class?

A

‘Are you ready?” followed by, “Forward.”

344
Q

What is the point deduction for repeating a station in rally obedience?

A

3-point deduction

345
Q

When does timing begin and end in rally obedience?

A

Timing begins when the judge gives the order, “Forward” and will end when the dog and handler cross the finish line.

346
Q

What type of leash must be used in the Rally Novice class?

A

The leash must be made of fabric or leather and needs to be long enough to provide adequate slack.

347
Q

What is the minimum score required to qualify in AKC Rally Obedience?

A

70 points.

348
Q

What is the length of the leash required in the Rally Excellent Honor exercise?

A

A minimum of 6 feet.

349
Q

How many exercises are there available for the Rally Novice Class?

A

31

350
Q

A Fast exercise or a Fast Forward From A Sit exercise will always be followed by what exercise?

A

Normal

351
Q

A Slow exercise will always be followed by what exercise?

A

Normal or Finish

352
Q

What equipment may be used in the Straight Figure 8 or Serpentine exercises?

A

Pylons, posts or people

353
Q

Why are dog and handler teams timed in Rally Obedience?

A

To break ties for placements only.

354
Q

What are the requirements to earn an AKC Rally Advanced Excellent (RAE) title in Rally Obedience?

A

The dog must have earned a Rally Excellent (RE) title. The dog and handler team must then qualify in both Advanced and Excellent classes at the same show with a score of 70 or greater in each class. This must be done 10 times.

355
Q

What is the minimum deduction that can be made for an error in Rally Obedience?

A

One point.

356
Q

What is the deduction for an Incorrectly Performed (IP) station in Rally Obedience?

A

10 points

357
Q

True or False: Mixed breed dogs may compete in AKC Rally Obedience

A

True.

358
Q

What is the maximum size of a Rally Obedience sign?

A

11” x 17”

359
Q

Name two non-regular Rally Obedience classes.

A

Rally Plus, Rally T, Rally Pairs and Rally Teams

360
Q

True or False: Failure to sit at the start will be penalized 1 point.

A

False. A dog is not required to sit at the start.

361
Q

What type(s) of distraction can be used for the Offset Figure 8 in Rally Obedience?

A

Dog treats in bowls covered so that the dog cannot get to them, or dog toys

362
Q

How many exercises are there available for the Rally Advanced Class, but not for the Rally Novice Class??

A

16

363
Q

How many exercises are there available for the Rally Excellent Class but not for the Rally Novice or Advanced Classes?

A

6

364
Q

What exercise must be present in every Rally Excellent Class?

A

Honor

365
Q

What is the rally jump height/length for a dog under 10” at the withers?

A

4” high, 8” for broad jump

366
Q

Which title is combined with the Utility Dog title to be shown as UDT?

A

TD or Tracking Dog

367
Q

Which title is combined with the UDT title to be shown as UDTX?

A

TDX or Tracking Dog Excellent

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