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1 Agility:
The exciting sport of Agility has taken the
world by storm. The Agility ring allows handler and dog to run full speed,
while having to perform accurately and safely on A-Frames, Dog Walks,
See-Saws and a wide variety of jumps and tunnels.
The sport of Agility for the Saint Bernard reflects back to our
breed's roots.
During the 1700s to 1800s, climbing and maneuvering around mountain
terrains is what our breed did during the many rescue missions in the
Swiss Alps.
American Kennel Club - Agility
Current Agility News
&
Agility News past
AKC National Agility
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2 Conformation: Dogs are
judged against individual breed standards, which have been established for
the AKC-recognized breeds by their parent clubs. These written standards
describe the ideal size, color, and temperament of each breed, as well as
correct proportion, structure, and movement. Good conformation is
basic for good performance. Keep in mind, the Saint Bernard is a
WORKING breed and they love having a job to perform.
American Kennel Club -
Conformation
Illustrated Standard
AKC National Championship Invitational Invitees
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3 Obedience:
Obedience training is the foundation upon which all canine activities are
based, whether conformation, agility, tracking, search & rescue, service
dogs, fieldwork, etc. AKC Obedience Trials were developed to foster
training, as well as to demonstrate dogs' willingness, capabilities and
enjoyment of working with and very closely with humans.
American Kennel Club - Obedience
Current Obedience News &
Obedience News past
AKC National Obedience Invitational Invitees |
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4 Rally:
Each team is judged on the execution of a single, continuous performance
of numbered exercises on a course, uninterrupted by orders from the judge.
Many of the exercises are derived from "doodles" people use when training
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5 Tracking:
AKC tracking events are the competition form of canine search & rescue.
These Tracking events provide training for dogs and their handlers to meet
some human needs for tracking and finding lost humans or other animals, as
well as demonstrating the extremely high level of scent capability that
dogs possess. |
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Versatile
Companion
Dog
Titles:
The Versatile Companion Dog titles were
created to reward owners of all breeds who compete in Obedience, Agility,
and Tracking events. Dogs and their owners have truly enjoyed this unique
opportunity to showcase their tremendous talent in so many areas. |
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6 Draft
Work: The
Saint Bernard has historically functioned as a draft dog in various
capacities, and the performance of these exercises is intended to
demonstrate skills resulting both from natural ability and training that
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7 Weight
Pulling: The Saint Bernard Club of
America Weight Pull Trials are a series of events designed to develop and
demonstrate the natural abilities of purebred Saint Bernard dogs in a
capacity involving heavy-duty freight hauling, which the breed displayed
during the days of the Alaska Gold Rush.
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