Lure Coursing
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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 lure 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 metres 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.
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 lure 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 metres 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.
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 will hold a Lure Coursing day in 2023. Date to be advised.
For those wanting to try out this sport, 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 this sport, please contact one of the committee to obtain instructions and advice on which is the most appropriate category to enter.
Achievements!
The Dalmatian Association of Queensland is proud of member Kahlia Murray and her Dalmatian, Yahtzee, who set the Lure Coursing craze rolling, with Yahtzee being the first Dalmatian in Australia to hold a JC (Junior Courser) Title. Members John & Krisi Murphy and their Dalmatians, Harry & Trixi quickly followed Yahtzee to a JC Title and now have the honour of being Australia's first CA (Coursing Ability) and CAA (Coursing Ability Advanced) Titled Dalmatians. Harry has since achieved his CAX (Coursing Ability Excellent) title and is the 1st Dalmatian in Australia to hold that title. Images below show Yahtzee, Harry & Trixi in action on the Lure Coursing field. |