Lure Coursing & Sprint Dog
Dallys who love to chase will should embrace the sport of Lure Coursing and Sprint dog.
Lure Coursing is a performance sport that has been enthusiastically adopted by Dalmatian owners across Australia. The lure is usually strips of cloth or plastic tied to a rope run around spindles and pulleys and run by a mechanically operated machine especially designed for this task. It is a continuous loop which travels in a pattern, imitating the zig zag movement of a rabbit or hare being chased over an open field and ends up back at the starting point. It is usually run over a course of 500 meters or more and the dogs are judged on their enthusiasm, ability to follow, agility, speed and endurance. Both lure racing and lure coursing are for dogs that have a love of running and the ability to sight and chase a lure.
Sprint Dog is a newly recognized sport where dogs chase a lure in a 100m sprint which is timed.
Lure coursing is a relaxing and enjoyable way to spend time with your Dalmatian and a safe way for your spot to have fun and exercise. Proper training and preparation will help ensure that you and your Dally can enjoy lure coursing for a long time to come.
Lure Coursing is a performance sport that has been enthusiastically adopted by Dalmatian owners across Australia. The lure is usually strips of cloth or plastic tied to a rope run around spindles and pulleys and run by a mechanically operated machine especially designed for this task. It is a continuous loop which travels in a pattern, imitating the zig zag movement of a rabbit or hare being chased over an open field and ends up back at the starting point. It is usually run over a course of 500 meters or more and the dogs are judged on their enthusiasm, ability to follow, agility, speed and endurance. Both lure racing and lure coursing are for dogs that have a love of running and the ability to sight and chase a lure.
Sprint Dog is a newly recognized sport where dogs chase a lure in a 100m sprint which is timed.
Lure coursing is a relaxing and enjoyable way to spend time with your Dalmatian and a safe way for your spot to have fun and exercise. Proper training and preparation will help ensure that you and your Dally can enjoy lure coursing for a long time to come.
The Dalmatian Association of Queensland has at times, held Lure Coursing tryout days. at this time we have no such day in the plans for the remainder of 2024. Keep a eye on our Facebook page for future dates.
For those wanting to try out either of these sports, please contact one of the committee to obtain instructions and advice on which is the most appropriate category to enter.
For those wanting to try out either of these sports, please contact one of the committee to obtain instructions and advice on which is the most appropriate category to enter.
Achievements!
Finn participating in Sprint Dog
The Dalmatian Association of Queensland is proud of member achievements in this sport Yahtzee, Dalillu Gratiano, who set the Dally Lure Coursing craze rolling, with Yahtzee being the first Dalmatian in Australia to hold a JC (Junior Courser) Title. We are led to believe that Bilko, - Stapos Snazzy AD JDX SD ET CA was the first dalmatian in Australia to get his coursing ability masters title. We currently have several members who are high achievers in the sport. We look forward to seeing them and many more dallies out on the LC Field and testing their speed in Sprint Dog. DALLY HO!
