Agility

What is agility?

Agility is a comparatively new form of dog competition, where the animal's fitness and the handler's ability to train and direct the dog over and through certain obstacles are tested.

The agility course consists of a set of standard obstacles laid out by the judge with numbers indicating the order in which the dog must complete the obstacles.  The aim of the agility course is to obtain the fastest round with the least amount of faults.

Can any dog take part?

It is fast, furious and a great favourite with competitors and spectators alike. Agility is open to all dogs so your dog does not have to be a pedigree, or pure-bred dog to take part, but it must be registered with the Kennel Club on either the Breed Register or the Activity Register.

If you decide that Agility is a suitable activity for you and your dog, your next step is to receive some expert training, for a list of local agility training clubs, call  0844 463 3980, ext. 212.

How do I go about competing?

See below to download a list of YKC Agility Qualifiers, where you will find details of clubs that hold classes which qualify members for the YKC ring at Crufts.

Agility Certificate

You can also apply for an Agility Certificate by gaining a placed clear round at any Kennel Club licensed agility show.  If you send this certificate application into the YKC office you will receive a certificate, badge and automatic invite to the Birmingham Agility Final.

The Birmingham Agility Final Results for 2009 can be viewed via the attachement at the bottom of the page.

Agility Record Book

Finally you can collect points in an Agility Record Book to be eligible for a number of agility competitions in the YKC ring at Crufts.