HEALTH CLINICS
Wednesday, June 3, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Alltech Arena, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY
Pre-register and pre-pay where applicable on line on the Specialty Page by May 22, 2020
You must register AND pre-pay on the Form for ALL tests. A separate FORM for each dog. The Form will include all test items – even those at no charge or you pay for separately (AKC Profiles, SLEM kits.)
FEES DO NOT INCLUDE THE OFA fee (discounted for clinics) – credit card on the OFA form.
All walk-ins (if space available) will have a $10 surcharge per dog.
Border Terrier Club of America
Wilmington, Ohio
2022 National Specialty
June 11 to June 17, 2022
FAST CAT
Two Days Of Fast Cat!
MONDAY JUNE 13TH, 2022
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TUESDAY JUNE 14TH, 2022
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Roberts Centre
123 Gano Road
Wilmington, Ohio 45177
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JUDGE: SHARON WEBB OF SPEED DOG
Chairperson: Mary Ellen Moehler
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FAST CAT® – which stands for Coursing Ability Test – is a timed 100-yard dash where dogs run one at a time, chasing a lure. It’s over before you know it — and it’s nothing short of awe-inspiring to watch your dog run at top speed, ears back, eyes focused, legs strong. And if your dog is really fast, you might earn bragging rights if his name makes onto our list of top 20 fastest dogs by breed!
Although it is a relatively new sport, its popularity has spread like wildfire. No wonder. According to one AKC official, “The FAST CAT® provides a terrific opportunity to introduce new participants to the world of AKC sports as one of the few events where all that is needed to compete is a dog’s natural instincts.”
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HOW FAST CAT WORKS
The fast world of Fast CAT — a 100-yard straight course often run in mere seconds — is one
of the American Kennel Club’s newest sports for dogs and those who love them. Dogs run
individually and earn points that are calculated by multiplying their mph by their height based
handicap. The handicap system works like this:
• Handicap of 2.0 for dogs below 12 inches at the withers
• Handicap of 1.5 for dogs 12 to 18 inches at the withers
• Handicap of 1.0 for dogs 18 inches or greater at the withers
Dogs earn suffix titles based on a point system. Here’s how titles are awarded:
• 150 points for BCAT
• 500 points for DCAT
• 1,000 points for FCAT
• 500 points for additional FCATs
Each Fast CAT team has a releaser positioned at the starting line and a
catcher at the end. Owners usually choose to be at the end, so their dog runs
toward them and they can cheer them on. The electronically timed events kick
into motion when the lure, a white plastic bag or squawker, takes off in front of
the dog. The lure is pulled by an electronic pulley system or a drag line behind a golf cart.
Dog must be 1 year old to accumulate points
Among the greatest enjoyments of Fast CAT, owners say it is a wonderful way to bond with their dogs
doing something that is so much fun. Bragging rights are icing on the cake for those whose dogs make the
Top 20 Fastest Dogs breed ranking.
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