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Lure coursing is a sport for dogs that involves chasing a mechanically operated lure.
The AKC and AFSA (American Field Sight hound Association) are the two main sanctioning bodies in the US. Participation is limited to purebred sight hounds. |
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This group includes -
Greyhounds, Italian Greyhounds,
Afghan Hounds, Borzois,
Irish Wolfhounds, Deerhounds,
Rhodesian Ridgebacks,
Whippets, Salukis, Basenjis,
Ibizan Hounds,
Pharaoh Hounds and Sloughis. |
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The lure course is usually laid out in a fenced field and is between 600 and 1000 yards long. Dogs are coursed by breed and in groups of three if three dogs are available for the run. Dogs are not judged purely on speed, but on "follow" and keenness. Simply chasing the dog in front is not considered good performance.
Because chasing things comes naturally to the sight hound breeds, the dogs generally enjoy the sport. It is also quite entertaining for spectators.
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