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My AKC club just sent this notice out. I think AKC does need to get with the times - some people like to add a fun pop of color on their dogs hair - as well as their own hair. Now they can run their dog in AKC agility trials. This message only relates to agility and none of the other AKC sports although I assume some will probably follow if agility finds this successful.
Dogs with Coloring
Dear Clubs,
Beginning August 1, 2019, the Regulations for Agility Trials and Agility Course Tests will allow dogs with artificial coloring to participate in agility trials on a one-year pilot basis.
Qualifications have been placed on the Regulation to prevent extreme cases of coloring. The Regulation change was a recommendation of the Agility Advisory Committee based on requests from the agility fancy. A survey of agility participants showed that 84% support the idea. This change will add an element of fun to events by allowing clubs to adopt themes or to encourage dogs to “run for the cause” in support of a local activity.
Regulations for Agility Trials and Agility Course Tests
Chapter 4, New Section 12. Dogs with Coloring.
Dogs with artificial coloring in their coats may participate in AKC agility trials and ACT tests. The coloring must not cover more than one-third of the dog’s coat. Coloring below the hocks and elbows may not be yellow. Colored markings on a dog must not be in poor taste and cannot contain profanity or conflict with a sponsor of a trial. It is the responsibility of the judge to decide if the coloring is acceptable. This is a pilot program and will be reassessed by the Agility Department after approximately one year.
This change will appear in the next printing of the Regulations.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
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Carrie DeYoung
Director of Agility
American Kennel Club
Dogs with Coloring
Dear Clubs,
Beginning August 1, 2019, the Regulations for Agility Trials and Agility Course Tests will allow dogs with artificial coloring to participate in agility trials on a one-year pilot basis.
Qualifications have been placed on the Regulation to prevent extreme cases of coloring. The Regulation change was a recommendation of the Agility Advisory Committee based on requests from the agility fancy. A survey of agility participants showed that 84% support the idea. This change will add an element of fun to events by allowing clubs to adopt themes or to encourage dogs to “run for the cause” in support of a local activity.
Regulations for Agility Trials and Agility Course Tests
Chapter 4, New Section 12. Dogs with Coloring.
Dogs with artificial coloring in their coats may participate in AKC agility trials and ACT tests. The coloring must not cover more than one-third of the dog’s coat. Coloring below the hocks and elbows may not be yellow. Colored markings on a dog must not be in poor taste and cannot contain profanity or conflict with a sponsor of a trial. It is the responsibility of the judge to decide if the coloring is acceptable. This is a pilot program and will be reassessed by the Agility Department after approximately one year.
This change will appear in the next printing of the Regulations.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Image
Carrie DeYoung
Director of Agility
American Kennel Club