Sport from the database
Canine Freestyle
Dog dancing / canine freestyle is dog sport with choreographed movement by dog and handler to music. Technical execution, harmony, creativity and dog-appropriate presentation are judged.
Classification
Weitere Angaben
Rules and format
Die Grundlagen
Ziel
Present a dog-appropriate routine of heelwork, tricks, movement sequences and music with control and harmony.
Teilnehmer
One dog-handler team per routine.
Teamgröße
One dog-handler team per routine.
Spielfeld
Non-slip ring, training hall or video setup with music, ring boundary and enough space for dog-handler movement.
Dauer
Duration depends on course, class, ring procedure and organiser regulations.
Wertung
Judging by technical execution, artistic impression, harmony, timing, content and rule deductions.
Gewinnbedingung
Highest valid judging score or passed title/class standard.
Ausrüstung
Music, rewards, non-slip floor, optional props/costume under rules and short training sequences.
Wichtige Regelpunkte
- incorrect exercise performance
- missed station
- dog out of control
- unauthorised aid
- eligibility or ring-procedure violation
Regelquellen
Federations and sources
- FCI Dog Dancing Federation Cynologique Internationale · federation · high
- Dog Dancing guide American Kennel Club · experience-guide · medium
- What is Dog Dancing? Whole Dog Journal · blog-guide · medium
- FCI Dog Dancing regulations Federation Cynologique Internationale · rulebook · high