Agility is open to any dog of any breed or cross. It combines speed and accuracy over a series of obstacles. Jumps, tunnels, weave poles, A-frames and many others are combines to test the skill of dog and human. The more advanced the dog, the harder the course. Though some of the most common breeds in Agility are Border Collies, Shetland Sheepdogs and Jack Russell Terriers, any dog or cross can compete.
Tracking is another sport open to all dogs.
A track is laid and the dog s ability to follow it is tested. Some breeds, scent hounds, were bred specifically for tracking, but any dog has the capabilities. Lure Coursing is for sight hounds like Afghans, Basenjis, Greyhounds, Whippets, Borzois and the other sight hound breeds. The dog s ability to follow the lure and time it takes are judged. Field Trials , Hunt Tests and Coonhound Tests mimic hunting scenarios for those with sporting breeds.