Rules Flashcards
Testing the Teeter
3 lb weight placed 12” from the edge, must drop within 3 seconds
What are the minimum and maximum number of points which may be earned in the F.A.S.T send?
5 to 15
Dog Walk Specs
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.
JWW Minimum Scores and Faults
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
Course Design Submission Deadlines
45 days for full judges
2 months for provisional judges
Tire Jumps Specs and Heights
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)
How many T2B Q’d and points and required to title?
15 Q’s
100 pts
Open Tunnel Specs
height and width of 25 inches plus or minus (+/-) 2 inches with 4-inch rib spacing required. Its length is 15 to 20 feet
Wing Placements (Double/ Triple)
Center of Double Jump
Even with the highest jump on Triple Jump
When Does the Judge Of Record (not a VMO) Measure a Dog?
- They have NEVER been measured by an AKC VMO or Field Rep and DO NOT have a yellow slip
- 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.
When has a dog completed the last obstacle of the Send Bonus?
When all 4 paws have touched the ground.
Option Distances
15’ - 21’ @ 45 degree angle
Minimum Ring Sizes
Novice 5,000 sq ft
Open 6,500 sq ft
Ex/Master 8,000 sq ft
Pause Table Heights
36” Square (+/- 2”)
4” 8” 12” Dogs = 8” (Regular & Preferred)
16” 20” Dogs = 16” (Regular & Preferred)
24” 26” Dogs = 24”
Teeter Specs
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.
Straight Line Method Distances
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
A dog is considered to have engaged an obstacle when….
… it touches the obstacle with one paw.
A-Frame Height/Specs
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
What are the minimum qualifying scores for F.A.S.T.?
Master/Excellent = 60 Open = 55 Novice = 50
Broad Jump
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")
What are the SCT for each jump height in F.A.S.T.?
Points required for Novice/Open/Exc/Master?
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
What is S.A.D. in options?
Sightable, Accessible, and Desirable
T2B SCT
60 = 4” 8” 12”
55 = 16”
50 = 20” 24” 26”
NO TIME ADDED FOR PREFERRED
When do I NOT measure a dog?
- When they have ANY yellow slip where the measurement was done a[er the dog turned.2 years of age.
- If the dog is running in either the 24 or 26-inch jump height class.
Contact Zone Lengths/Color
42”
All contacts must be yellow
Weave Pole Specs
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”
F.A.S.T. Send Bonus Distances
Novice 5’ - 10’
Open 5’ - 20’
Ex/Mstr 5’ - 25’
Jump Height Measurements
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.
What is the allowable range of horizontal force (pounds) on the break-away tire (minimum/maximum) and what is the preferred?
16 lbs. to 20 lbs., with 18 lbs. being preferred.
Standard Minimum Scores and Faults
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
