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What
is Flyball?
Flyball is a relay race for dogs. Two 4 dog teams compete against
each other for the best time. The 51 ft. raceway consists of
a start line, a 6ft. space, 4 jumps spaced 10 ft. apart, and
a spring loaded box (machine) which is located 15 ft. after
the last jump. Drag strip style lights initiate the race, as
the first dog crosses the start line. As soon as the dog finishes
the four jumps, it triggers the box, catches the ball, and returns
over the four jumps. As it crosses the finish line, the second
dog is released. The first team to have all 4 dogs successfully
complete the raceway wins the heat. Errors such as dropping
the ball, missing a jump, or passing early will require the
dog to re-run.
Jump heights are gauged by the height of the smallest dog on
the team. Jumps range in height from 6 inches to 16 inches,
depending on the “height dog”. Competing teams race
iin specific divisions against teams with similar times. These
races or tournaments” as they are called, are held outdoors
on grass or indoors on mats. Tournament are usually 2 day events
held on weekends. |
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