Rules

Question 1

Testing the Teeter

Answer 1

3 lb weight placed 12” from the edge, must drop within 3 seconds

Question 2

What are the minimum and maximum number of points which may be earned in the F.A.S.T send?

Answer 2

5 to 15

Question 3

Dog Walk Specs

Answer 3

All sections are 12 inches wide, plus or minus (+/-) an inch, and all are 12 feet long. Planks shall be connected so as to eliminate gaps large enough to fit a dog’s foot or toe. Within a 2-inch tolerance, the top of the center section is 48 inches above the ground.

Question 4

JWW Minimum Scores and Faults

Answer 4

Novice = 85 Minimum Score
1 point for each second
5 points per Refusal/Runout (2 maximum)

Open = 85 Minimum Score
2 points per second
5 points per Refusal/Runout (1 maximum)

Excellent = 85 Minimum Score
3 points per second

Master = 100 Minimum Score

Question 5

Course Design Submission Deadlines

Answer 5

45 days for full judges

2 months for provisional judges

Question 6

Tire Jumps Specs and Heights

Answer 6

Tire is 24” in diameter (+/- 1”)
Must be 7” between Tire and Frame
Must connect to the frame @ 3 points

Heights: 1 jump height lower than jump heights for that class (tire bottom resting on ground/frame for 4” PREFERRED class)

Question 7

How many T2B Q’d and points and required to title?

Answer 7

15 Q’s

100 pts

Question 8

Open Tunnel Specs

Answer 8

height and width of 25 inches plus or minus (+/-) 2 inches with 4-inch rib spacing required. Its length is 15 to 20 feet

Question 9

Wing Placements (Double/ Triple)

Answer 9

Center of Double Jump

Even with the highest jump on Triple Jump

Question 10

When Does the Judge Of Record (not a VMO) Measure a Dog?

Answer 10

1. They have NEVER been measured by an AKC VMO or Field Rep and DO NOT have a yellow slip
2. They have a yellow slip but it is a Temporary one that has expired because the dog has turned 2 years of age since the measurement.

Question 11

When has a dog completed the last obstacle of the Send Bonus?

Answer 11

When all 4 paws have touched the ground.

Question 12

Option Distances

Answer 12

15’ - 21’ @ 45 degree angle

Question 13

Minimum Ring Sizes

Answer 13

Novice 5,000 sq ft
Open 6,500 sq ft
Ex/Master 8,000 sq ft

Question 14

Pause Table Heights

Answer 14

36” Square (+/- 2”)

4” 8” 12” Dogs = 8” (Regular & Preferred)
16” 20” Dogs = 16” (Regular & Preferred)
24” 26” Dogs = 24”

Question 15

Teeter Specs

Answer 15

The plank is 12 inches wide with a 1-inch tolerance, and 12 feet long. The base extends at least 2 inches past the sides of the plank with a gap not to exceed 4 inches so that dogs can see the pivot point, with the exception of the ground support which may be wider.

Question 16

Straight Line Method Distances

Answer 16

11 ft.    Spread Jumps
8 ft.      A-frame Dog walk, jumps (bar, single bar, tire, panel)
5 ft.      Teeter, Open tunnel
3 ft.      Weave Poles
O ft.      Table

Question 17

A dog is considered to have engaged an obstacle when….

Answer 17

… it touches the obstacle with one paw.

Question 18

A-Frame Height/Specs

Answer 18

4” and 8”Dogs = 5’ (within 1 inch)
12”+ Dogs = 5’ 6” (within 1 inch)

35” - 49” wide
9’ long +/- 2”

Slats are 3/8-inch to 1⁄2-inch thick
3⁄4-inch to 1 1⁄2-inches wide
they extend to within 1⁄4 inch of edge
centers of the slats are at 12-inch intervals with a 2-inch tolerance, no slat is within 4 inches of the top of a contact zone

Question 19

What are the minimum qualifying scores for F.A.S.T.?

Answer 19

Master/Excellent = 60
Open = 55
Novice = 50

Question 20

Broad Jump

Answer 20

4"  = 6" - 8"  (1 - 6" or 1 - 8")
 8"  = 16"        (2 - 6" or 2 - 8")
12" = 24"        (3 - 6" or 3 - 8")
16" = 32"        (4 - 6" or 3 - 8")
20" = 40"       (5 - 6" or 4 - 8")
24" = 48"       (5 - 6" or 4 - 8") 
26" = 52"       (5 - 6" or 4 - 8")

Question 21

What are the SCT for each jump height in F.A.S.T.?

Points required for Novice/Open/Exc/Master?

Answer 21

8" = 38 seconds
12"/16" = 35 seconds
20"/24"/26" = 32 seconds

PREFERRED
4” = 41 Seconds (+3 from Reg.)
8” & 12” = 38 Seconds (+3 from Reg.)
16” & 20” = 35 Seconds (+ 3 from Reg.)

Novice = 50 Pts
Open = 55 Pts
Exc/Master = 60 Pts

Question 22

What is S.A.D. in options?

Answer 22

Sightable, Accessible, and Desirable

Question 23

T2B SCT

Answer 23

60 = 4” 8” 12”
55 = 16”
50 = 20” 24” 26”
NO TIME ADDED FOR PREFERRED

Question 24

When do I NOT measure a dog?

Answer 24

1. When they have ANY yellow slip where the measurement was done a[er the dog turned.2 years of age.
2. If the dog is running in either the 24 or 26-inch jump height class.

Question 25

Contact Zone Lengths/Color

Answer 25

42”

All contacts must be yellow

Question 26

Weave Pole Specs

Answer 26

40” tall
Outside diameter 1” (schedule 40 PVC) +- 1/16”
Base supports must be within 4” of poles on opposite side
Ground supports may not exceed 18” long
Base supports no more than 4” high from ground
Base supports 24” apart center to center. +- 1/2”

Question 27

F.A.S.T. Send Bonus Distances

Answer 27

Novice 5’ - 10’
Open 5’ - 20’
Ex/Mstr 5’ - 25’

Question 28

Jump Height Measurements

Answer 28

8 Inches: 11 inches and under at the withers
12 Inches: 14 inches and under at the withers
16 Inches: 18 inches and under at the withers
20 Inches: 22 inches and under at the withers
24 Inches: Over 22 inches at the withers.
26 Inches: Dogs may be entered at this height at their owner’s discretion.

Question 29

What is the allowable range of horizontal force (pounds) on the break-away tire (minimum/maximum) and what is the preferred?

Answer 29

16 lbs. to 20 lbs., with 18 lbs. being preferred.

Question 30

Standard Minimum Scores and Faults

Answer 30

Novice = 85 Minimum Score
1 point for each second
5 points per Refusal/Runout (2 maximum)
5 points per Table Fault (2 maximum)
5 points per Wrong Course (1 maximum)

Open = 85 Minimum Score
2 points per second
5 points per Refusal/Runout (1 maximum)
5 points per Wrong Course (1 maximum)
5 points per Table Fault (1 maximum)

Excellent = 85 Minimum Score
3 points per second

Master = 100 Minimum Score