Join the Scottish Terrier Club of the Piedmont for Coursing Ability Testing (CAT). The purpose of the AKC Coursing Ability Test is to provide all dogs and their owners an enjoyable, healthy activity in which they can participate. Based on the sport of lure coursing, Coursing Ability Tests serve as an introduction to the sport for all eligible dog owners. Dogs run singularly and are required to complete their course with enthusiasm and without interruption within a maximum amount of time. The Coursing Ability Test is a pass–fail event.
The CAT test is a 300, 400 or 600 yard course set up to test the ability of the all breed dog to "course.” The 300 yard is set for those dogs listed as brachycephalic or 12 inches at the withers. The 400 yard course is for the Veteran runners that are over 12 inches and those under 12 can run 200 yards. The 600 yard course is for the taller dogs at the Brylin Obedience Specialty School in King, NC (BOSS).
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL BREEDS!
THIS EVENT IS AT BRYLIN FARM, not the training facility.
CAT is the newest AKC event. CAT is open to dogs that are at least 12 months of age and are individually registered or listed with the AKC.
There will be 2 coursing ability tests. It is a Rolling Roll-Call - you can arrive at any time, sign up and run. You can also run the second event 30 minutes after running the first event. Events start at 9AM. The grounds will be available at 8AM.
Early acceptance for members of the field committee may begin one-half hour prior to these times.
The STCP will give ribbons for a passing run. Awards will be given around 11:30am for Event 1. Awards will be given for Event 2 around 1:00pm .
SAME DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE .
Dogs must be one year of age or older on the day of the test. Each dog requires an individual entry form for each event in which it is entered. Dogs must have an AKC, PAL or Canine Partner registration number. https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/enroll/
Entry Fee Before Close: $25.00
Entry Fee After Close/Same Day: $30.00