7/31/2017
Introducing the Puppy of Achievement Program! It begins September 1, 2017, click on the link for details.
7/23/17
Elimination of the 26-inch Jump Height
The AKC Board of Directors voted to approve a recommendation to eliminate the 26-inch jump height and substitute the "24 Inch Choice" jump height classification at AKC agility trials. The "24 Inch Choice" class will be a jump height for dogs that are not required to compete at 24 inches whose handlers choose to compete at this higher height. This change is designed to keep dogs in the AKC Agility program by making AKC consistent with trends that are occurring in the sport. The "24 Inch Choice" height change also helps those handlers who want to prepare for international competitions. This jump height will allow the true 24 inch dogs (the ones required to jump 24 inches) to not have to compete with dogs that are typically smaller and lighter whose handler opts into the 24-inch height.
This is a change to Chapter 2. Classes, Titles and height Divisions, Section 4 of the Regulations for Agility Trials which will become effective January 2, 2018.
Introducing the Puppy of Achievement Program! It begins September 1, 2017, click on the link for details.
7/23/17
Elimination of the 26-inch Jump Height
The AKC Board of Directors voted to approve a recommendation to eliminate the 26-inch jump height and substitute the "24 Inch Choice" jump height classification at AKC agility trials. The "24 Inch Choice" class will be a jump height for dogs that are not required to compete at 24 inches whose handlers choose to compete at this higher height. This change is designed to keep dogs in the AKC Agility program by making AKC consistent with trends that are occurring in the sport. The "24 Inch Choice" height change also helps those handlers who want to prepare for international competitions. This jump height will allow the true 24 inch dogs (the ones required to jump 24 inches) to not have to compete with dogs that are typically smaller and lighter whose handler opts into the 24-inch height.
This is a change to Chapter 2. Classes, Titles and height Divisions, Section 4 of the Regulations for Agility Trials which will become effective January 2, 2018.
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