SHIH TZU FANCIERS OF SOUTHERN CA

STFSC is sanctioned by the American Kennel Club for Agility trials, one of the AKC's newest events. Agility competition is exciting and fun for the dogs, their owners, their handlers and the spectators as well. The AKC Agility Program was developed to recognize dogs that exhibit superior performance in the sport of Agility. Speed and consistency are the two major qualities denoting "superior performance" and the basis for obtaining titles from the Novice Class to the highest title--Master Agility Champion. The Program includes Standard Agility Trials (Agility) and its classes and titles as well as Jumpers With Weaves (JWW) and its classes and titles.

Agility offers that purebred of yours who loves to jump over a fence, leap onto the sofa and hang from the chandelier, to earn ribbons and titles by putting those skills to use. In an Agility trial, a dog demonstrates its ability to negotiate a complex course that includes a walk over a bridge, jumping over objects, crawling through tunnels, and pausing on command. The Classes have different height categories to ensure that any registered dog that is at least one year old can compete and be tested fairly on a course. In addition, Agility trials are open to all breeds or specialty clubs can hold Agility competition just for their breed.