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Flyball is a relay race that matches two
teams of four dogs each, racing side-by-side over a Flyball course. The
course consists of a starting line, 4 hurdles spaced 10 feet apart and
a box. |
| The dog jumps the hurdles and steps on a spring loaded box
that shoots out a tennis ball. The dog catches the tennis ball and then
runs back over the 4 hurdles. The first team to have all 4 dogs run
without errors wins the heat. |
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The hurdles' height are dependent on the
height of the shortest dog in the team -- 4" below the shoulder height
of the shortest dog. 8" is the minimum height and 16" is the maximum height. |
| Flyball races offer fast-paced action
with plenty of excitement for dogs, handlers, and especially spectators.
All dogs including mixed breeds are eligible to compete and earn titles
in NAFA sanctioned tournaments. |
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