Based on a traditional performance event for sight hounds. It is an individual dog pass/fail test. A mechanical lure which consists of a white plastic bag attached to a movable line positioned slightly above the ground is controlled by a lure operator who moves the white bag in quick manner across a field according to the course layout, simulating the unpredictability of a real chase.
Each dog chases after an artificial lure on either a 300 or 600 yard long course and must finish in less than 2 minutes, respectively. The 300 meter course is for small dogs and/or snub-nosed breeds.
The CAT is all breed eligible for an AKC title.
3 completed runs = Coursing Ability Title
10 completed runs = Coursing Ability Advanced Title
25 completed runs = Coursing Ability Excellent Title
FAST CAT
A variant of lure coursing designed to see how fast an individual dog runs. It is a 100-yard, straight dash for time in seconds and converted to MPH. A handicap is applied to dogs based on height at the withers. AKC titles are awarded once the dog accumulates the designated number of points.
- BCAT= 150 points
- DCAT=500 points
- FCAT=1000 points.
Your dog must have an American Kennel Club (AKC) number to compete in Lure Coursing and remember any dog can get an AKC number.
