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Earthdog
Earthdog is a dog-sport test for small terriers and dachshunds. Dogs work through artificial tunnels following scent to protected quarry; instinct, search, tunnel work and controlled indication are assessed, not a generic animal course.
Classification
Weitere Angaben
Rules and format
Die Grundlagen
Ziel
Have suitable terriers or dachshunds work through artificial tunnels to protected quarry under control.
Teilnehmer
One dog-handler team; eligible small terriers and dachshunds under the ruleset.
Teamgröße
One dog-handler team; eligible small terriers and dachshunds under the ruleset.
Spielfeld
Earthdog test ground with artificial tunnels, start area, judge area and safely protected quarry.
Dauer
Duration depends on course, class, ring procedure and organiser regulations.
Wertung
Not a normal race: tests assess whether the dog completes the task, tunnel work and quarry work within the required time and procedure.
Gewinnbedingung
Passed test, title or class standard by level; not an open placing score for all dogs.
Ausrüstung
Artificial tunnel, scent trail, protected quarry box, leash/collar under rules, reward, club/judge structure.
Wichtige Regelpunkte
- incorrect exercise performance
- missed station
- dog out of control
- unauthorised aid
- eligibility or ring-procedure violation
Regelquellen
Federations and sources
- Earthdog American Kennel Club · official-guide · high
- Earthdogs guide American Kennel Club · experience-guide · medium
- Earthdog about American Kennel Club · official-guide · high