Agility & Jumpers
What is Agility in Australia?
Agility is a canine sport where the dog and handler race against the clock to
negotiate a sequence of obstacles within a set time. There are three levels of
competition starting in novice (10 - 12 obstacles), then open (14 - 16 obstacles) and
finishing in masters (18 - 22 obstacles). As the amount of obstacles increases
the rate per metre decreases, increasing the level of difficulty. To obtain a
qualification towards a title the dogs must obtain a "clear round"
this means they must have no course or time faults.
The obstacles include different types of bar jumps
, grouped bar jumps - better known as a "spread"
or
a "triple" three jumps - two bars and one solid , broad jump
(low flat wide jump),
hoops
, tunnels
, see
saws
, scrambles
, dog
walk
, weaving
poles (eight for novice, twelve for open and masters) 
and a table
.
The number of obstacles and the rate per metre that must be covered all depends on the class being judged. How a title can be gained is covered in "How titles are gained in Australia".
The number of Large Munsterlanders training and competing in Agility is ever increasing. Although Munsterlanders take time to "mature" when it comes to the exciting sport it is well worth the wait. Their desire to please you along with their "team spirit" can make this sport a very rewarding pastime. Pictured below are some very successful Large Munsterlanders.
Aust Gr Ch Seelenmeyer Fantasia CD ADM
ET Gr Ch Mistypoint Falcons Image CD ADX JD ET
Ghyllperry Princes Blue UD NRD ADM NZ Ch Flique Flaque of Hermes ADX
More pictures of Britta:
Britta's grand-daughter Freya (Aust Ch Mistypoint Double Dare) in training
Overseas
Large Munsterlanders that participate in agility.
Ghyllbeck Erynnis (Hogan) Eng
Sh Ch Jagerreh Moonshine (Kelsey)
Owned by Nicky Logie (Scotland) Kelsey's photo is from a trial where she placed
10th out of 250.
Agility clip art courtesy of:
 |
The Dog Agility SiteRing This site owned by Agility Ability |
| |
