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List of dog sports

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Dog sports are sports in which dogs participate.[1][2][3][4] Sports on this page are organized alphabetically by category.

Blood sports

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Note: Many blood sports are now illegal in much of the world.

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Baiting
Dogs fight or torment other animals
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Dog fighting
Dogs fight other dogs
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Hog-dog rodeo
Dogs chase and capture hogs
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Herding sports

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Sheepdog trial
Dogs compete their herding management skills
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Treibball
Dogs drive large balls into goals
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Obedience sports

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Heelwork to music
Dogs and humans perform trained routines to music
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Musical canine freestyle
Dogs and humans perform freestyle dance to music
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Obedience trial
Dogs execute predefined tasks
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Rally obedience
Dogs execute tasks without commands from judges and while receiving encouragement
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Schutzhund
Dogs compete in tracking, obedience, and protection skills
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Pulling sports

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Bikejoring
Dogs pull humans on bicycles
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Canicross
Cross-country running with dogs attached to a human
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Carting
Dogs pull items or people in a cart
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Dog scootering
Dogs pull humans on unmotorized scooters
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Mushing
Dogs pull a sled, usually through snow
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Skijoring
Dogs pull humans on skis
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Weight pulling
Dogs pull heavy objects or weights
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Racing sports

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Dachshund racing
Dachshund dogs race
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Greyhound racing
Greyhound dogs race
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Shepherd's Shemozzle
Dogs and humans race through an obstacle course
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Sled dog racing
Dogs race while pulling a sled
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Terrier racing
Terrier dogs race
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Tracking and hunting sports

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Beagling
Beagles track and hunt rabbits or hares by scent
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Coon hunting
Dogs track and hunt raccoons
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Coursing
Sighthounds hunt prey by sight and speed
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Drag hunting
Humans on horseback follow a scent using dogs
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Earthdog trial
Short-legged dogs navigate tunnels while hunting a rat
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Field trial
Dogs compete in field hunting events
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Fox hunting
Dogs track and hunt foxes by scent
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Hare coursing
Dogs hunt rabbits or hares by sight
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Hound trailing
Hounds race along a scent trail
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Hunting the clean boot
Bloodhounds track a natural human scent
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Lure coursing
Dogs chase a mechanically-operated lure
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Nosework
Dogs search for target odors while ignoring distractions
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Tracking trial
Dogs track a target by scent
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Trail hunting
A pack of hounds tracks an artificially-laid trail of animal urine
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Water sports

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Dock jumping
Dogs compete to jump furthest into water
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Dog surfing
Dogs surf, either with or without human partners
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Other sports

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Agility
Dogs are guided through an obstacle course to compete for speed and accuracy
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Dog Puller
Dogs perform exercises with a puller fitness toy
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Dog show
Purebred dogs are judged for conformity to breed standards
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Dog skateboarding
Dogs ride skateboards
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Disc dog
Dogs compete to catch frisbees
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Flyball
Teams of dogs race over hurdles to retrieve a ball
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Junior showmanship
Young humans exhibit their dog handling skills
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Puppy Bowl
Puppies play with toys in a miniature American football stadium
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See also

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References

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  2. ^ "Activities". The Kennel Club. Archived from the original on 9 February 2019. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
  3. ^ Coren, Stanley (Mar 26, 2015). "Who Participates in Dog-sporting Events and Why?". Psychology Today. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
  4. ^ Marshall, Amy (November 23, 2013). "A Complete List of Recognized Dog Sports". primalpooch.com. Archived from the original on October 2, 2017. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
  5. ^ "Bearbaiting | History, Spectacle & Outlaw | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  6. ^ "Dog Fighting | Animal Legal & Historical Center". www.animallaw.info. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  7. ^ "Proposed hog-dog rodeo ban advances". The Greenwood Commonwealth. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  8. ^ Carson, Andy (2024-05-03). "Andy's Adventures: Northwest Championship Sheepdog Trials". kptv.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  9. ^ "Herding". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  10. ^ "Treibball: Dog Sport Perfect for Herding Breeds and More". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  11. ^ "Dancing With Dogs / Heelwork to Music". 2012-04-18. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  12. ^ "Dancing dogs star in new show inspired by niche sport 'canine freestyle'". ABC News. 2018-05-11. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  13. ^ "Dog Obedience Trials Began Because of Poodles and a Farmer | Psychology Today". www.psychologytoday.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  14. ^ "Getting Started in Rally". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  15. ^ DeFabo, Mike (2013-10-17). "Schutzhund: A sport for working dogs". Times West Virginian. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  16. ^ "What Is Bikejoring? The Ultimate Guide To Dog Bikejoring". Neewa USA - Sport & Utility Dog Gear. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  17. ^ "What is canicross?". Non-stop dogwear. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  18. ^ "Dog carting group keen to pull in new fans". NZ Herald. 2024-08-06. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  19. ^ "Sled Dog Central: An Introduction to Dog Scootering". www.sleddogcentral.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  20. ^ "They're off: Mushers begin trek to Nome; Seavey seeks record". Central Oregon Daily. 2022-03-07. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  21. ^ "The Best Winter Dog Sport Ever: Skijoring". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  22. ^ Bennett, Noah (2021-06-01). "Weight Pulling for Dogs: Rules, Champions and Records. How to Begin". Pets Life Guide. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  23. ^ Ellery, David (2017-01-29). "Werriwa Wiener dash claims world dachsund record". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  24. ^ Taylor, Caleb. "Investment group aims for return of live greyhound racing at Greenetrack in 2025". 1819 News. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  25. ^ "'It's going to be huge': 25 years for iconic Hunterville Huntaway Festival". NZ Herald. 2023-10-24. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  26. ^ "It's barking mad at the Shepherds' Shemozzle". NZ Herald. 2019-11-05. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  27. ^ "Lack of snow cancels longest sled dog race in eastern United States". AP News. 2024-02-26. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  28. ^ "Jack Russell Terrier JRTCA Racing at Sanctioned Trials". therealjackrussell.com.
  29. ^ "Jack Russell Terrier Racing".
  30. ^ "Country Sports and Country Life - Beagling". www.countrysportsandcountrylife.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  31. ^ "Coon hunting then, now: Grand American born of hunting coons for sport". The Times and Democrat. 2017-01-04. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  32. ^ "Coursing". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  33. ^ "Coursing | Sighthounds, Hares & Rabbits | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  34. ^ "What's Drag Hunting?". Mdbassociation.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  35. ^ "Earthdog". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  36. ^ Brettingen, Ben (2024-02-12). "Pointing Dog Field Trials, and How To Understand Them". Gun Dog. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  37. ^ "Foxhunting | History, Rules & Traditions | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
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  39. ^ "Coursing | Sighthounds, Hares & Rabbits | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  40. ^ "Hound Trailing Association » About Hound Trailing". Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  41. ^ "What is clean boot hunting? - Protect the Wild". protectthewild.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  42. ^ "Lure Coursing". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  43. ^ "Nosework Forms and Rules | United Kennel Club (UKC)". www.ukcdogs.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  44. ^ "Tracking". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  45. ^ "What is Trail Hunting | BHSA". Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  46. ^ "Diving Dogs 101: How to Compete in Dock Diving Step-By-Step". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  47. ^ Ramos, John (2024-08-03). "Thousands crowd beach in Pacifica for World Dog Surfing Championships - CBS San Francisco". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  48. ^ Surf’s up, paws down at the World Dog Surfing Championship. Retrieved 2024-08-06 – via apnews.com.
  49. ^ "Agility: Get Started". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  50. ^ "World's First Dog Puller Championship Held in Prague". Dogs and Pups Magazine. 2018-11-22. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  51. ^ "Dog show | Description & History | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  52. ^ Gibbs, Alice (2024-04-20). "Dog is a skateboarding pro after riding since she was 8-weeks-old". Newsweek. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  53. ^ "Disc Dog". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  54. ^ "Eat, Drink, Sleep Flyball". Modern Dog Magazine. 2008-10-29. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  55. ^ "Junior Showmanship". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  56. ^ "Puppy Bowl: Where Touchdowns Are Scored On All Fours - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. 2011-02-04. Retrieved 2024-08-06.

Further reading

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  • Sundance, K. (2010). 101 Ways to Do More With Your Dog: Make Your Dog a Superdog with Sports, Games, Exercises, Tricks, Mental Challenges, Crafts, and Bonding. Beverly, MA: Quarry Books.
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