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CKC Lure Coursing PracticesLure coursing, the most popular event for the Sighthound breeds, entails a competition on a large field. This competition attempts to create a simulation of a hare's zigzag path to evade a pursuing hound. The hare's path is generated by a string being pulled through a series of pulleys simulating a non-uniform set of turns. Instead of a live bunny, a set of white, usually plastic, bags attached to the line attract the hound's attention (the dogs don't care they just love to run). Breeds that participate in lure coursing trials and tests include Afghan Hounds, Basenjis, Borzoi, Greyhounds, Ibizan Hounds, Irish Wolfhounds, Italian Greyhounds, Pharaoh Hounds, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Salukis, Scottish Deerhounds, Sloughi and Whippets. Lure coursing tests (Coursing Ability Test, aka CAT) are now sanctioned by AKC for all breeds and mixed breeds. Practices, as always, are opened to all dogs. Chintimini Kennel Club holds coursing practices about twice per month through most of the year. All breeds (including non-sighthounds) are welcome to participate. Practice involves running a straight or a simple zig-zag run over a 100 yard distance. A $5 donation per dog is suggested. The goal of our practices is to get the dogs keen to chase the lure. With straights and zig-zag runs we have been very successful in developing good lure coursing dogs (we have lost count of all the field champions that started at our practices). Click on AKC Events for information on CKC sponsored Lure Coursing Trials and Tests or Click here for to get practice schedule and locations. Nick Pisias is the lure operator and Sue Pisias is the "hunt master" at practices. For information on practice schedules, lure coursing activities or to be added to the email list, contact Sue at: coursing@chintiminikennelclub.com Upcoming CKC Lure Coursing EventsClick on AKC Events for premiums and entry forms for CKC sponsored Lure Coursing Trials and Tests |
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