COURSING ABILITY TESTS (CAT)
The Somerset Hills Kennel club is licensed to hold Coursing Ability Tests (CATs). This is a performance event where dogs chase a lure, typically a plastic bag (bunny) attached to a rope line, around a course in an open field. The event tests the dog's innate coursing and hunting by sight ability. CATs provide all dogs and their owners an enjoyable, healthy activity in which they can participate. Dogs run singularly in a fenced in area and are required to complete their course with enthusiasm and without interruption within a maximum amount of time. CATs are open to all-breed and mixed breed dogs 12 months of age or older.
Dogs and owners are presented with orange ribbons for qualifying runs and orange rosettes for new titles. A dog new to coursing can earn a title with just three qualifying runs under two different judges. If your dog likes to run and chase squirrels or bunnies, they will love this event!
FAST COURSING ABILITY TESTS (FAST CAT)
The Somerset Hills Kennel club is licensed to hold FAST Coursing Ability Tests (FAST CATs). This is a performance event where dogs chase a lure, typically a plastic bag (bunny) attached to a rope line, down a fully fenced, 100 yard course. The event tests the dog's innate coursing and hunting by sight ability, and SPEED. FAST CATs provide all dogs and their owners an enjoyable, healthy activity in which they can participate. Dogs run singularly in a fenced in area and are timed for their 100 yard sprint. The time is then converted to mph, and titles can be earned at various levels based upon how many miles per hour and relative points a dog accrues (handicaps do apply based upon heights). FAST CATs are open to all-breed and mixed breed dogs 12 months of age or older.
Dogs and owners are presented with light blue ribbons for qualifying runs and light blue rosettes for new titles. If your dog likes to run and chase squirrels or bunnies, they will love this event!
Photos of Past Events
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Tucker's Never A Dull MomentPhotos Of Past Events
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Ribbons and Racing - 2022 FAST CAT Field at North Branch ParkPhotos Of Past Events
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