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Dog's Level & Height

Dog's Level

The level at which dogs compete at Agility Nuts shows depends entirely on the dog and does not depend on the handler or the owner, subject to the following conditions, where KC = Kennel Club:

Elementary
Open to all dogs that currently compete at Elementary at Agility Nuts shows and to dogs competing at Grade 1 (KC). Dogs that have not competed at an agility show before should enter at this level.
Starters
Open to all dogs that currently compete at Starters at Agility Nuts shows and to dogs competing at Grades 2 or 3 (KC).
Novice
Open to all dogs that currently compete at Novice at Agility Nuts shows and to dogs competing at Grades 3, 4 or 5 (KC).
Senior
Open to all dogs that currently compete at Senior at Agility Nuts shows and to dogs competing at Grades 6 or 7 (KC).
Veteran
Open to all dogs aged 7 years and over. Jumps will be set at 23, 35 or 45cm (9, 13¾ and 17¾" respectively) and the jump height can be chosen by the handler.
NFC
Not For Competition. For dogs of any age (over 18 months) that for whatever reason are not able to jump at their designated jump height. Jumps will be set at 23, 35 or 45cm (9, 13¾ and 17¾" respectively) and the jump height can be chosen by the handler as indicated on the entry form. NFC dogs compete for clear round rosettes only and will run in the ABL Elementary classes.

Dogs competing at different levels in KC shows and Agility Nuts shows have the option of entering at their preferred level based on the criteria above, with the exception that any dog that has won 3 or more classes at previous Agility Nuts shows, including at least 1 agility win, must compete at least one level higher than the classes that they won. In addition, dogs finishing in the top 3 of any of the previous season's Agility Nuts Leagues (summer or winter) will be moved up one level. If you choose to move up a level during the Series you will retain your league position and points in your lower level and start again from scratch in the higher level.

Dog's Height

A dog may be entered as Large, Medium, Small or Tiny, depending on the following definitions:

Large
For dogs that measure over 43cm (17") at the withers. Jumps will be set at 61cm (24").
Medium
For dogs that measure over 35cm (13¾") but less than 46cm (18") at the withers. Jumps will be set at 45cm (17¾").
Small
For dogs that measure under 38cm (15") at the withers. Jumps will be set at 35cm (13¾").
Tiny
For dogs that measure under 30cm (12") at the withers. Jumps will be set at 23cm (9").

Note that there is some overlap between dog heights, giving some handlers the option to select their preferred jump height for their dogs. A dog may only be entered at one height at any single show.