UKC Weight Pull Program
Rule Changes effective January 1, 2008 | |
UKC Weight Pull Program
Rule Changes effective January 1, 2008
Existing rule found on page 31:
Section XVII. A. The following dogs are eligible to compete in UKC licensed weight pull classes. No qualifying pull is required to compete in licensed weight pull classes. The following dogs are eligible to compete in UKC-licensed weight pull classes, provided they are at least one year of age and under 12 years of age on the day of the event.
Change to:
Section XVII. A. The following dogs are eligible to compete in UKC licensed weight pull classes. The following dogs are eligible to compete in UKC licensed weight pull classes, provided they are at least one year of age on the date of the event. Upon reaching 12 years of age all dogs must have an Veterinary Certificate stating they are in good health and able to continue pulling. The Veterinary Certificate must be dated not earlier than 1 year from the date of the event.
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Existing Rule found on page 37:
Section XXIV Maximum Starting Weights. Starting class weights shall not exceed the following:
15 pounds - 75
30 pounds - 125
45 pounds - 400
60 pounds - 500
80 pounds - 600
100 pounds - 700
120 pounds - 800
Unlimited - 900
Change to
Section XXIV. Maximum starting weights.
Maximum starting weight of each class. Starting class weights shall not exceed the following:
Weight Class | Maximum Starting Weights
(in pounds) |
15 lbs
30 lbs
45 lbs
60 lbs
80 lbs
100 lbs
120 lbs
Unlimited | 75
125
400
500
600
700
800
900 |
Required starting weight a dog must not exceed. At the start of a pull, no dog is required to pull until either the first round that equals or the first round that exceeds the following:
Weight Class | Required weight a dog must not exceed
(in pounds) |
15 lbs
30 lbs
45 lbs
60 lbs
80 lbs
100 lbs
120 lbs
Unlimited | 300
500
1600
2000
2400
2800
3200
3600 |
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Existing rule found on page 37:
Section XXV. Pulling rules.
B. Class winner continuing to pull. The last dog remaining in competition in a class may continue to pull heavier weights with the goal of obtaining the best percentage of weight pulled by body weight or the most total weight pulled. Load increments shall be as determined at the handler’s meeting or greater at the Judge’s discretion. Class winners may not compete in the next weight class.
Change to:
Section XXV. Pulling rules.
B. Class winner continuing to pull. The last dog remaining in competition in a class may continue to pull heavier weights with the goal of obtaining the best percentage of weight pulled by body weight or the most total weight pulled. Load increments shall be as determined at the handler’s meeting.
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Existing rule found on page 38:
Section XXV. I. Number of dogs that an exhibitor may handle per class. Each exhibitor is limited to handling two dogs per class. If one or both of the dogs foul out or are otherwise excused or disqualified, the exhibitor may not handle additional dogs in that class.
Change to:
Section XXV. I. Number of dogs that an exhibitor may handle per class. An exhibitor may handle an unlimited number of dogs per class. Exhibitors of multiple dogs must inform the scorekeeper/person doing the weight pull paperwork that they have multiple dogs in the same class prior to the start of the pull. A maximum time of 3 minutes per round will be allowed for a dog change. After that time has passed a foul will be assessed. It is recommended that the competitor have a harness for each dog they are pulling in the same weight class.
Existing rule found on page 39:
Section XXVII. The Start and Finish. A. Notifying scorekeeper of total weight on the cart. Before each round, the Judge must tell the Scorekeeper the total weight on the vehicle.
Change to:
Section XXVII. The Start and Finish. A. Notifying scorekeeper of total weight on the cart. Before each round, the Judge will tell the Scorekeeper the total weight on the vehicle. It is the competitor’s sole responsibility to verify that the proper amount of weight has been loaded on the cart. If there is a question about the weight on the cart a brief recess will be taken while the weight is recounted and verified.
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Existing rule found on page 40:
Section XXVII. The Start and Finish. E. Starting position of the handler.
Normal. The handler shall be in front of the cart/ sled. The handler shall not touch the dog or equipment until the judge indicates the pull has been completed.
Driving from the rear. When driving the dog from the rear, the handler shall be behind the front of the cart/sled. The handler shall not touch the dog or equipment until the judge indicates the pull has been completed.
Change to:
Section XXVII. The Start and Finish. E. Starting position of the handler. The handler may choose either the normal or driving from the rear starting positions.
Normal. The handler shall be in front of the cart/ sled, and forward of or perpendicular to the dog’s shoulder. The handler shall not touch the dog or equipment until the judge indicates the pull has been completed.
Driving from the rear. When driving the dog from the rear, the handler shall be behind the front of the cart/sled. The handler shall not touch the dog or equipment until the judge indicates the pull has been completed.
No Pull Zone. A handler must not position himself to the rear of the dog’s hind legs and forward of the front of the cart. This area shall be considered a “no pull” zone. The handler will be allowed a maximum of 3 seconds in the no pull zone. A handler who remains in the no pull zone for more than 3 seconds will be assessed a foul.
Existing Rule found on page 41:
Section XXIX. Fouls. B. When a foul is committed. When a foul is committed, the handler may unhook the dog and return to the holding area or he/she may elect to finish the pull. No points or legs shall be awarded on the basis of a completed pull that included a foul. The dog must pull again at the end of the round in which the foul occurred. A handler change shall not be allowed after a dog has been assessed.
Change to:
Section XXIX. Fouls.
B. When a foul is committed. When a foul is committed, the handler may unhook the dog and return to the holding area or he/she may elect to finish the pull. No points or legs shall be awarded on the basis of a completed pull that included a foul. The dog must pull again at the end of the round in which the foul
occurred or may return to pull immediately at the handler’s discretion. If the handler elects to take the 5 minute rest period between pulls they must pull at the end of the round. A handler change shall not be allowed after a dog has been assessed a foul, until the foul has been cleared and the round in which the foul was called has been completed.
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