Introduction
    Organizations
    AKC
    Standard Classes
    Jumpers with Weaves
    United Kennel Club
    Titles Explained
    Nadac and ASCA
    USDAA
    Titles Explained
    Junior Handler Classes
    Obstacles
    More Info

    Maverick flyin' through the Tire!

Introduction
 Agility is a sport where dogs climb obstacles, fly over jumps and zip through tunnels. Above all it is FUN! The sport started in England and it is based on the Equstrian Show Jumping. It was used as a fun outlet during breaks at the prestigious CRUFTS dog show in England. Since then the sport has evolved in a fast paced and wild sport that has come to take over dog sports!

In America, the sport was started by Kenneth Tatsch of Texas, who went to Crufts in 1985 and saw agility and started one of the largest US Agility organizations: the United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA). Since then, many other organizations have leapt to provide competitions for many dogs and handlers. (See Below: Organizations).
Agility, is growing in leaps and bounds all across the world with many national organizations now offering it as part of their dog sports. How about giving it a try?

OrganizationsMav going over a Single Bar!
There are 4 MAIN organizations that provide agility competitions for competitors. American Kennel Club (AKC), United Kennel Club (UKC), North American Dog Agility Club/Australian Sheperd Club (NADAC & ASCA), and the United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA)

American Kennel Club

The American Kennel Club (AKC) started offering Agility in 1995. Since its introduction, the sport has grown enormously! The AKC divides classes by height & experience.
Height of Dog Jump Height
10 inches & Under
8 inches
14 inches & Under
12 inches
18 inches & Under
16 inches
22 inches & Under
20 Inches
Over 22 inches
24 inches

There are a total of 9 achievable titles in AKC agility:

Class
Title
Novice A/B
NA & NAJ
Open A/B
OA & OAJ
Exellence A/B
AX & AXJ
Exellence B
MX, MXJ, MACH

Standard Classes

The standard classes are Novice, Open, and Exellence and cosist of all the regular equiptment, including, in Open and Exellence, the weave poles. A qualifying score is a score of 85 out of 100 points possible. When you qualify 3 times under 3 different judges you will earn a title. So if your dog is in Novice A and you qualify for your third time you now have the title NOVICE AGILITY (NA) to put after your dogs name.
To earn the OA & AX you need to qualify 3 times under 3 different judges in Open (for the OA) and Exellence (for the AX). To achieve the MX, you need to qualify 10 times in the Agility Exellence Class.

Jumpers with Weaves Classes

The Jumpers with Weaves classes (JWW for short) is just that, a course full of jumps, tunnels, and a short set of weaves. Even in NOVICE there are weave poles (normally 6 poles) so if your dog dosen't know the weave poles yet, do not enter this class! It is built for speed.
The Novice title is Novice Agility Jumpers (NAJ) and like in standard runs, it takes 3 Qualifying scores under 3 different judges to get the title. The same is true with the Open title, Open Agility Jumpers (OAJ) and the Exellence Title, Agility Exellence Jumpers (AXJ) and the Master Agility Jumpers (MXJ).

United Kennel Club

The United Kennel Club's style of agility is all about control. Not only are the jump heights lower than most organizations, but the standard course times (STC) are slower too.
Dogs Height
Jump Height
14 inches & Under
8 inches
Over 14 but under 20 inches
14 inches
Over 20 Inches
20 inches

There are 4 available titles from the UKC:
Class
Title
Agility 1
U-AG1
Agility 2
U-AG II
Agility Trial Champion
U-ATCH
Agility 3
U-ATCHX

Titles Explained

To get the U-AG1 after your dogs name, your dog needs to qualify 3 times with no NONQUALIFYING faults and with a score of 170 or better.
To attain the U-AGII title, he must qualify 3 times in the Agility 2 class and also attain atleast a score of 170 or better.
The elusive U-ATCH is attained by getting very high scores in the Agility 1 & 2 classes, with a total of 100 points needed. A clean run is worth 10 points towards the U-ATCH. Anything below a score of 196 does not recieve points towards the title.
The U-ATCHX (Agility Trial Champion Exellence) by attaining 3 qualifying scores in the Agility 3 class.

NADAC/ASCA







Dogs Height
Jump Height
Standard Divisions
11 inches & Under
8 inches
13 inches & under
12 inches
17 inches & Under
16 inches
20 Inches & Under
20 inches
Over 20 Inches
24 Inches
Veteran & Junior Handler
11 inches & Under
4 inches
13 inches & Under
8 inches
17 inches & Under
12 inches
20 inches & Under
16 inches
Over 20 Inches
20 inches

Info on NADAC & ASCA COMING SOON!

USDAA

USDAA courses are spread out and focus on speed. These courses have higher jumping heights and sometimes, narrower contact equiptment. They offer a mulitude of classes to enter and offer a fun challenge to handlers and dogs
Dogs Height
Jump Height
12 inches & Under
12 Inches
12 inches to 16 inches
16 inches
16 inches to 21 inches
22 inches
Over 21 Inches
26 inches

There are MANY titles in the USDAA Programs. Some of them are:
Class
Title
Novice/Starters
Agility Dog (AD)
Advanced Class
Advance Agilty Dog (AAD)
Master Class
Master Agility Dog (MAD)
Gamblers
Gamblers Master (GM)
Jumpers
Jumpers Master (JM)
Snookers
Snookers Master (SM)
Relay
Relay Master (RM)
Veteran
Vetern Agility Dog (VAD)
Agility Dog CH
ADCH
Junior Handler Begginner
JH-Beginner
Junior Handler Elementary
JH-Elementary
Junior Handler Intermediate
JH-Intermediate
Junior Handler Senior
JH-Senior

Titles Explained

To get the Agility Dog title (AD) your dog will have to earn three legs under two different judges by have a clean (no faults at all) run on a Novice and/or Starters course.
The Advance Agility Dog (ADD) will be awarded when your dog has completed 3 clean runs under 2 different judges in the Advance Class.
The Master Class combines the 'standard' classes to the 'game' classes. For your dog to be known as "MAD" he must have a clean run three times in the Masters class AND complete a qualifying score in Gamblers, Relay, Jumpers, and Snooker classes.
The Agility Dog Champion is completed when your dog attains the Master Agility Dog Title, the Gamblers Master Title, the Jumpers Masters Title, the Snookers Masters Title and the Relay Masters title. This title is quite the accomplishment!
The Veteran classes are for dogs that are over 7 years of age.

Junior Handler Classes

The Junior Handler classes are for juniors under 18 years of age. Jump heights are lower than in the standard class and the STC is slower.
JH Elementary Program: To earn the Beginner title, the dog must complete the Beginner course with a clean run. In the Beginner round only, the dog can be on lead. Courses are normally in a "S" shape or Horseshoe design. For the the Beginner Certificate you only need to complete one clean run.
The following is on a Beg. Course: The Elementary level is done off leash and need three clean runs in the Beg/Elementary Class. The STC is also 60 Seconds.
JH Intermediate Program: The JH Intermediate Program also requires three clean runs to earn the title.
These obstacles make up a JH Intermediate Course: The final class is the JH-Senior Class. This too, needs 3 clean runs to earn the certificate.

Obstacles

COMING SOON!!!



More Info:

American Kennel Club
5580 Centerview Dr; Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27606
AKC WEBSITE

United Kennel Club
100 E. Kilgore Rd.
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
UKC Website

United States Dog Agility Association
PO BOX 850955
Richardson, TX 75085
USDAA Website

North American Dog Agility Council
HCR 2, Box 277
St. Maries, ID 83861
NADAC Website

Australian Sheperd Club of America
6091 E. State Highway 21
Bryan, TX 77803
ASCA Website





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