Agility
Description of AKC Agility Equipment
Weave Poles: Below is an example of the style of weave poles that would be acceptable. Weave poles are not required to have a support at each pole.
The drawings below are sets of 12 weave poles with braces. Braces located on the right-hand side would only be located on even number poles (2, 6, 8, 12). Braces on the left-hand side would only be located on odd number poles (1, 5, 7, 11). This way the dog should never have to step over or on a brace while weaving.
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Bar Set in Cup: Cups must be of a construction to allow displacement - all jumps will require the addition of the 26" jump cup. See example below. Dog Walk Contact Zone: The contact zone may be a striped line set at 45" on each side of the plank on the dog walk. The slats on the ascending side ramp may be within 4 inches of the top of the contact zone. You may also use solid paint of the same color (yellow) or a contrasting color clearly visible to a judge. See example below.  |
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Closed Tunnel: The length of the closed tunnel (or chute) effective Sept. 1, 2006 will be 12' overall (including the length of the rigid entrance). This changes from the overall length of 12' to 15' that is currently required. The opening at the end of the chute is 96" but is subject to the 4% tolerance. It is highly recommended that the 96" opening is maintained for large breeds. |
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