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Whilst the ANKC Ltd permits individual Clubs or Members to download and print the ANKC Ltd Rules for personal or club use,  only ANKC Ltd State Member Bodies are permitted to download and print the ANKC Ltd Rules in a bound or other format for sale or distribution.

AGILITY

Rules for the conduct of Agility Trials and Agility Games - [effective 1 January 2021]

Rules for the conduct of Agility Teams Events - [effective 1 January 2018]

Judges Training Scheme for Agility Jumping & Games Trials
The regulations pertaining to the Judges Training Scheme for Agility Jumping & Games Trials can be found in Regulations 3G

Non Resident Agility Judge
The Agility Overseas Judges Approval Criteria

 

DANCES WITH DOGS

Rules for the conduct of Dances with Dogs Competitions - (effective 1 January 2024)

Dances with Dogs Title Summary Information - (effective 1 January 2024)

Dances with Dogs Competition Judges Training Scheme
The regulations pertaining to the Dances with Dogs Competition Judges Training Scheme can be found in Regulations 3H - (effective 1 January 2024)

Non Resident Dances with Dogs Judge
The Dances with Dogs Overseas Judges Approval Requirements for Non Resident Judges

 

TRICK DOG

Rules for the conduct of Trick Dog Tests - (effective 1 January 2024)

Guide to Set Up and Performing Trick Tests - (effective 1 January 2020)

Trick Dog Title Summary Information - (effective 1 January 2020)

Trick Dog Test Judges Training Scheme
The regulations pertaining to the Trick Dog Judges Training Scheme can be found in Regulations 3Hb - (effective 1 January 2024)

Non Resident Trick Dog Judge
The Dances with Dogs (including Trick Dogs) Overseas Judges Approval Requirements for Non Resident Judges - (effective 1 January 2020)

 

DRAFT TEST

Rules for the Conduct of Draft Test (effective 1 January 2022)

Non Resident Draft Test Judge
Draft Test Overseas Judges Approval Requirements for Non Resident Judges

 

EARTHDOG TEST

Rules for the Conduct of Earthdog Tests for Small Terriers and Dachshunds - (effectie 1 January 2022)

Earthdog Judges Training Scheme
The regulations pertaining to the Section and Training of Earthdog Judges can be found in Regulations 3O

 

ENDURANCE

Rules for the conduct of Endurance Test (formerly ANKC Regulations Part 12) - (effective 1 January 2024)

Judges Training Scheme for Endurance Trials
The regulations pertaining to the Judges Training Scheme for Endurance Trials can be found in Regulations Part 3D

Non Resident Obedience/Tracking/Track & Search/Endurance/Rally Obedience Overseas Judge
Obedience/Tracking/Track & Search/Endurance/Rally Obedience Overseas Judges Application form

 

FLYBALL

At the February 2019 ANKC Ltd Special Board meeting it was resolved for ANKC Ltd to endorse the proposed agreement between ANKC Ltd and Australian Flyball Association and subsequently to recognise the sport of Flyball as an ANKC Ltd recognised discipline effective from 9 February 2019.

ANKC/AFA Flyball Agreement - February 2022

ANKC Flyball Title Recognition Procedure - February 2019

 

HERDING

Rules and Regulations for Herding Trials - (effective 1 January 2023)

Dogs Australia Herding Entities and Registries of Dogs (HERD) (as referenced in Chapter 8 of the Rules and Regulations for Herding Trials)

Dogs Australia Procedure to apply for recognition of a breed for Herding

Herding Judges Training and Assessment Program
The regulations pertaining to the Herding Judges Training and Assessment Program can be found in Regulations 3M

Non Resident Herding Judge
Herding Overseas Judges Approval Criteria for Non Resident Judges

 

LURE COURSING

Rules for the conduct of Lure Coursing Trials - (effective 1 January 2020)

1 January 2020 Lure Coursing Rules Revision - Explanatory Statement

Lure Coursing Title Guide as of 1 January 2020

1 January 2020 Lure Coursing Rules - Answers to Questions

1 January 2023 Lure Driver Competency Standards

Information Sheet - Points Clarification for the Open and Veteran Classes

Judges Training Scheme for Lure Coursing Trials
The regulations pertaining to the Judges Training Scheme for Lure Coursing Trials can be found in Regulations 3L

 

OBEDIENCE

Rules for the conduct of Obedience Trials - (effective 1 January 2021) - (October 2023 amendments effective 1 January 2024)

Judges Training Scheme for Obedience Trials
The regulations pertaining to the Judges Training Scheme for Obedience Trials can be found in Regulations Part 3C

Rules for the conduct of Rally Trials - (effective 1 January 2021)

Rally Novice Signs - (effective 1 January 2021)

Rally Advanced Signs - (effective 1 January 2021)

Rally Excellent Signs - (effective 1 January 2021)

Rally Master Signs - (effective 1 January 2021)

Judges Training Scheme for Rally Obedience Trials
The regulations pertaining to the Judges Training Scheme for Rally Obedience Trials can be found in Regulations 3F

Non Resident Obedience/Tracking/Track & Search/Endurance/Rally Obedience Overseas Judge
Obedience/Tracking/Track & Search/Endurance/Rally Obedience Overseas Judges Application form

 

TRACKING

Rules for the conduct of Tracking Trials - (effective 1 January 2024)

Judges Training Scheme for Tracking Trials
The regulations pertaining to the Judges Training Scheme for Tracking Trials can be found in Regulations 3E
[Note:  As from 1 January 2019 the regulations pertaining to the Judges Training Scheme for Tracking Trials will be known as ANKC Ltd Regulations Part 3E (a).

Rules & Guidelines for the conduct of Track & Search Dog Trials - (effective 1 January 2024)

Judges Training Scheme for Track & Search Trials
The regulations pertaining to the Judges Training Scheme for Track & Search Trials can be found in Regulations 3E (b)

Non Resident Obedience/Tracking/Track & Search/Endurance/Rally Obedience Overseas Judge
Obedience/Tracking/Track & Search/Endurance/Rally Obedience Overseas Judges Application form

 

RETRIEVING & FIELD

Rules for the conduct of Retrieving Ability Tests for Gundogs - (effective 1 January 2024)

Application for Associate Gundogs to complete in Retrieving Ability Tests for Gundogs

[NOTE: Retrieving Ability Tests for Gundogs - Eligibility to be a Judge - has now been converted to Regulations Part 3I

Rules for the conduct of Retrieving Trials for Gundogs - (effective 1 January 2020) - (October 2023 amendments effective 1 January 2024)

Rules for the conduct of Field Trials for All Pointing Breeds of Gundogs - (effective 1 January 2024)

Rules for the conduct of Field Trials for Pointers and Setters - (effective 1 January 2024)

Rules for the conduct of Field Trials for Spaniels and Retrievers - (effective 1 January 2020)

Rules for the conduct of Field Trials for Utility Gundogs - (effective 1 January 2024)

Rules for the conduct of Utility Gundog Ability Tests - (effective 1 January 2009) - Amended June 2010

Non Resident Retrieving & Field Trial Judge
Retrieving & Field Trial Overseas Judges Approval Criteria for Non Resident Judges

 

SCENT WORK

Rules for the conduct of Scent Work Trials - (effective 1 July 2020)

Scent Work Title Summary Information - (effective 1 July 2020)

Rules for the conduct of Scent Work Trials - (effective 1 July 2024)

Scent Work Title Summary Information - (effective 1 July 2024)

 

SLED SPORTS

Rules for the conduct of Sled Sports Events - (effective 1 January 2020)

 

SPRINTDOG™

Rules for the conduct of SprintDog™ Trials - (effective 1 July 2024)

SprintDog™ Summary Title Guide - (effective 1 July 2024)