activities
Many American Staffordshire Terriers have achieved other Dog Sport titles along site their confirmation titles.
These Dog Sport events can demonstrate the abilities of the breed and of the dog. These dogs then go on to earn their Dog Sport title.
Some of these Dog Sports Include:
These Dog Sport events can demonstrate the abilities of the breed and of the dog. These dogs then go on to earn their Dog Sport title.
Some of these Dog Sports Include:
- Endurance Title (ET) - To qualify for the endurance test the dog must be able to effortlessly complete a 20km paced run to show the dogs ability to work after being subjected to a certain degree of physical strain without showing signs of undue stress or lack of constitution.
- Lure Coursing (CA, CAA, CAX) - Lure coursing test many aspects of a dogs physical structure and temperament. It tests the dogs ability to move freely and agile as well as testing the drive and determination of the dog. To qualify for a Lure Coursing title, the dog must complete multiple runs and be marked to a certain grade to be able to pass.
- Backpacking Title (WPD, WPDX) - Working Pack Dog or Backpacking title consists of 4 or more 16km hikes with the dog carrying 20% of their body weight in a backpack. The dog then must walk as a "pack" with other handlers and dogs whilst staying together to earn the title.
- Weight Pull Title (WWPD, WWPDX) - Working Weight Pull or Weight pull title is achieved when a dog pulls between 19kg and 23kg times their body weight over a 5m distance in less than 1 minute. This demonstrates each dogs strength and determination to pull.
ACTION SHOTS