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List of dog sports

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Dog sports are competitive activities specifically designed for dogs. Dogs typically participate in sports with the help of owners, although some dog sports do not require human participation. A 2015 survey found that dog owners of all classes participate in dog sports, with owners from large cities (over 500,000 people), medium cities (between 100,000 and 500,000 people), small cities (less than 100,000 people), and rural areas each accounting for roughly the same percentage of dog sport competitors.[1]

According to the survey, the most popular dog sports are obedience sports, and the majority of people that compete in dog sports compete in over twelve dog sporting events per year. Additionally, the majority of owners that compete in dog sports are primarily motivated by internal motivators (such as satisfaction or improving their relationships with their dogs) rather than external motivators (such as prizes).[1]

Combat sports

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Dog combat sports
Sport Image Brief description Refs.
Baiting
A scene of 14th century bear baiting, with a chained bear attacked by several dogs, as men watch and encourage the dogs.
 Dogs fight or torment other animals [2]
Dog fighting
An illustration showing two men holding dogs as they prepare to fight. A large crowd surrounds them.
 Dogs fight other dogs [3]
Venatio
Mosaic showing Roman entertainments from the 1st century. Jamahiriya Museum, Tripoli, Libya. From Dar Buc Ammera villa (Zliten).
 Gladiators fought various animals, including dogs [4][5]
Hog-dog rodeo Dogs chase and capture hogs [6]

Herding sports

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Dog herding sports
Sport Image Brief description Refs.
Sheepdog trial
A border collie dog stares aggressively at four sheep in a field.
 Dogs compete their herding management skills [7][8]
Treibball
An Australian Cattle Dog pushes a large cyan ball.
 Dogs drive large balls into goals [9]

Obedience sports

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Dog obedience sports
Sport Image Brief description Refs.
Heelwork to music
A competitor with a black dog of unknown breed doing their routine at the heelwork to music show at Stoneleigh.
 Dogs and humans perform trained routines to music [10]
Musical canine freestyle
A women in a green hat and jacket bending down, presumably ushering to a dog of unknown breed. The dog is stretching.
 Dogs and humans perform freestyle dance to music [11]
Obedience trial
A woman and a German Sheperd walking.
 Dogs execute predefined tasks [12]
Rally obedience
A woman in a red coat and a black dog walking past a wooden obstacle.
 Dogs execute tasks without commands from judges and while receiving encouragement [13]
Schutzhund
A helper works a German Shepherd in a practice protection session during Schutzhund training. The dog is jumping and attacking the man's arm, which is heavily protected with padding.
 Dogs compete in tracking, obedience, and protection skills [14]

Pulling sports

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Dog pulling sports
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Bikejoring
Two bikers on a dirt road are pulled each by a pair of dogs in a race.
 Dogs pull humans on bicycles [15]
Canicross
A woman runs alongside two dogs down a road through a forest.
 Cross-country running with dogs attached to a human [16]
Carting
A Collie dog wearing a harness attached to a wheelchair being ridden by a young woman near a beach.
 Dogs pull items or people in a cart [17]
Dog scootering
A dog pulls a scooter being ridden by a person on a rural road.
 Dogs pull humans on unmotorized scooters [18]
Mushing
A pack of Husky dogs pulling a sled being ridden by a man on a snowy road.
 Dogs pull a sled, usually through snow [19]
Skijoring
A pair of black dogs pull a person on skis through the snow.
 Dogs pull humans on skis [20]
Weight pulling
A dog pulling a cart full of concrete blocks.
 Dogs pull heavy objects or weights [21]

Racing sports

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Dog racing sports
Sport Image Brief description Refs.
Dachshund racing
A dachshund dog jumps through the air as it runs in a race.
 Dachshund dogs race [22]
Greyhound racing
A greyhound dog jumps through the air as it runs in a race. It is wearing a blue vest with a white number two on it and a muzzle.
 Greyhound dogs race [23]
Shepherd's Shemozzle Humans race through an obstacle course alongside dogs [24][25]
Sled dog racing
A pack of Husky dogs pulling a sled being ridden by a man on a snowy road.
 Dogs race while pulling a sled [26]
Terrier racing
Two terrier dogs run through grass. They are wearing muzzles and have crocheted dolls dressed as horse racers on their backs.
 Terrier dogs race [27][28]

Tracking and hunting sports

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Dog tracking and hunting sports
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Beagling
A man with a white coat and a black bowler hat standing alongside a large pack of beagles.
 Beagles track and hunt rabbits or hares by scent [29]
Coon hunting
Three men standing under a tree and holding dead raccoons alongside their hunting dogs.
 Dogs track and hunt raccoons [30]
Coursing
A painting of two sighthounds mauling a fox as three hunters arrive on horseback in a snowy field.
 Sighthounds hunt prey by sight and speed [31][32]
Drag hunting
An illustration of four hounds chasing rabbits and cats as their owner calls from behind heavy foliage. A white horse stands behind the owner.
 Humans on horseback follow a scent using dogs [33]
Earthdog trial
Two terrier dogs sniff a box made of wood and wire holding white mice as they prepare for an earthdog trial.
 Short-legged dogs navigate tunnels while hunting a rat [34]
Field trial
A golden retriever walking through a field as it holds a dead pheasant in its mouth.
 Dogs compete in field hunting events [35]
Fox hunting
A painting of a pack of dogs barking at a fox cornered against a tree as a second fox retreats in the distance.
 Dogs track and hunt foxes by scent [36][37]
Hare coursing
A Sloughi dog closely chases a rabbit.
 Dogs hunt rabbits or hares by sight [32]
Hound trailing
A pack of hounds run through a grassy field next to a stone wall.
 Hounds race along a scent trail [38]
Hunting the clean boot Hounds track a natural human scent [39]
Lure coursing
An Italian greyhound wearing a white vest chasing a plastic lure. A second dog wearing a red vest tries to catch up in the background.
 Dogs chase a mechanically-operated lure [40]
Nosework
A leashed German Shepherd dog sniffs the side of a brown car.
 Dogs search for target odors while ignoring distractions [41]
Tracking trial
A man watches as a leashed German Shepherd dog follows a trail in a grassy field.
 Dogs track a target by scent [42]
Trail hunting
Two men on horseback ride alongside a pack of hounds in a grassy field.
 A pack of hounds tracks an artificially-laid trail of animal urine [43]

Water sports

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Dog water sports
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Dock jumping
A black dog jumping off of a dock into the water below.
 Dogs compete to jump furthest into water [44]
Dog surfing
A dog, wearing a pink life vest, is seen surfing with all four paws on the board.
 Dogs surf, either with or without human partners [45][46]

Other sports

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Other dog sports
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Agility
A Chinese crested dog jumps over several poles.
 Dogs are guided through an obstacle course to compete for speed and accuracy [47]
Dog show
A man in a suit holding a pink tape measure examines a Silkie Terrier.
 Purebred dogs are judged for conformity to breed standards [48]
Dog skateboarding
A white fluffy dog rides on a skateboard.
 Dogs ride skateboards [49]
Disc dog
A man holding several frisbees ducks as a black and white dog jumps over his head to catch a frisbee in flight.
 Dogs compete to catch frisbees [50]
Flyball
A small dog jumps over hurdles.
 Teams of dogs race over hurdles to retrieve a ball [51]
Junior showmanship
A young girl stands next to an Irish wolfhound. An adult woman is holding a red award ribbon as she puts her hand on the girl's shoulder.
 Young humans exhibit their dog handling skills [52]
Puppy Bowl
A crowd watches a miniature American football stadium, inside of which are several women holding puppies. Several dog toys are scattered across the field. On the wall behind the stadium is a large logo depicting an American football and a bone-shaped dog tag emblazoned with the words "PUPPY BOWL XIII".
 Puppies play with toys in a miniature American football stadium [53]

See also

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References

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  3. ^ "Dog Fighting | Animal Legal & Historical Center". www.animallaw.info. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  4. ^ "Sausage dogs might have been used in gladiator fights, suggests new discovery | indy100". www.indy100.com. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  5. ^ "Venationes – Animal Hunts at the Colosseum". Colosseum. October 26, 2020. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  6. ^ "Proposed hog-dog rodeo ban advances". The Greenwood Commonwealth. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  7. ^ Carson, Andy (May 3, 2024). "Andy's Adventures: Northwest Championship Sheepdog Trials". kptv.com. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
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  9. ^ "Treibball: Dog Sport Perfect for Herding Breeds and More". American Kennel Club. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
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  19. ^ "They're off: Mushers begin trek to Nome; Seavey seeks record". Central Oregon Daily. March 7, 2022. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
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  21. ^ Bennett, Noah (June 1, 2021). "Weight Pulling for Dogs: Rules, Champions and Records. How to Begin". Pets Life Guide. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
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  23. ^ Taylor, Caleb. "Investment group aims for return of live greyhound racing at Greenetrack in 2025". 1819 News. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
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  30. ^ "Coon hunting then, now: Grand American born of hunting coons for sport". The Times and Democrat. January 4, 2017. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  31. ^ "Coursing". American Kennel Club. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  32. ^ a b "Coursing | Sighthounds, Hares & Rabbits | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  33. ^ "What's Drag Hunting?". Mdbassociation.co.uk. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  34. ^ "Earthdog". American Kennel Club. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  35. ^ Brettingen, Ben (February 12, 2024). "Pointing Dog Field Trials, and How To Understand Them". Gun Dog. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
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  38. ^ "Hound Trailing Association » About Hound Trailing". Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  39. ^ "What is clean boot hunting? - Protect the Wild". protectthewild.org.uk. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
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  41. ^ "Nosework Forms and Rules | United Kennel Club (UKC)". www.ukcdogs.com. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
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  43. ^ "What is Trail Hunting | BHSA". Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  44. ^ "Diving Dogs 101: How to Compete in Dock Diving Step-By-Step". American Kennel Club. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  45. ^ Ramos, John (August 3, 2024). "Thousands crowd beach in Pacifica for World Dog Surfing Championships - CBS San Francisco". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  46. ^ Surf’s up, paws down at the World Dog Surfing Championship. Retrieved August 6, 2024 – via apnews.com.
  47. ^ "Agility: Get Started". American Kennel Club. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  48. ^ "Dog show | Description & History | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  49. ^ Gibbs, Alice (April 20, 2024). "Dog is a skateboarding pro after riding since she was 8-weeks-old". Newsweek. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  50. ^ "Disc Dog". American Kennel Club. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  51. ^ "Eat, Drink, Sleep Flyball". Modern Dog Magazine. October 29, 2008. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  52. ^ "Junior Showmanship". American Kennel Club. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  53. ^ "Puppy Bowl: Where Touchdowns Are Scored On All Fours - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. February 4, 2011. Retrieved August 6, 2024.

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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