List of dog sports

Sports for dogs

Dog sports are sports in which dogs participate.[1][2][3][4] Sports on this page are organized alphabetically by category.

## Blood sports

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Note: Many blood sports are now illegal in much of the world.

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Baiting

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Dogs fight or torment other animals

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Dog fighting

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Dogs fight other dogs

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Hog-dog rodeo

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Dogs chase and capture hogs

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## Herding sports

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Herding

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Dogs herd livestock

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Sheepdog trial

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Dogs compete their herding management skills

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Treibball

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Dogs drive large balls into goals

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## Obedience sports

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Heelwork to music

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Dogs and humans perform trained routines to music

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Musical canine freestyle

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Dogs and humans perform freestyle dance to music

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Obedience trial

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Dogs execute predefined tasks

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Rally obedience

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Dogs execute tasks without commands from judges and while receiving encouragement

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Schutzhund

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Dogs compete in tracking, obedience, and protection skills

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## Pulling sports

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Bikejoring

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Dogs pull humans on bicycles

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Canicross

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Cross-country running with dogs attached to a human

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Carting

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Dogs pull items or people in a cart

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Dog scootering

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Dogs pull humans on unmotorized scooters

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Mushing

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Dogs pull a sled, usually through snow

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Skijoring

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Dogs pull humans on skis

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Weight pulling

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Dogs pull heavy objects or weights

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## Racing sports

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Dachshund racing

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Dachshund dogs race

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Greyhound racing

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Greyhound dogs race

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Shepherd's Shemozzle

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Dogs and humans race through an obstacle course

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Terrier racing

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Terrier dogs race

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Sled dog racing

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Dogs race while pulling a sled

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## Tracking and hunting sports

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Beagling

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Beagles track and hunt rabbits or hares by scent

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Coon hunting

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Dogs track and hunt raccoons

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Coursing

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Sighthounds hunt prey by sight and speed

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Drag hunting

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Humans on horseback follow a scent using dogs

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Earthdog trial

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Short-legged dogs navigate tunnels while hunting a rat

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Field trial

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Dogs compete in field hunting events

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Fox hunting

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Dogs track and hunt foxes by scent

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Hare coursing

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Dogs hunt rabbits or hares by sight

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Hound trailing

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Hounds race along a scent trail

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Hunting the clean boot

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Bloodhounds track a natural human scent

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Lure coursing

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Dogs chase a mechanically-operated lure

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Nosework

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Dogs search for target odors while ignoring distractions

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Tracking trial

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Dogs track a target by scent

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Trail hunting

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A pack of hounds tracks an artificially-laid trail of animal urine

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## Water sports

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Dock jumping

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Dogs compete to jump furthest into water

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Dog surfing

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Dogs surf, either with or without human partners

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## Other sports

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Agility

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Dogs are guided through an obstacle course to compete for speed and accuracy

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Dog Puller

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Dogs perform exercises with a puller fitness toy

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Dog show

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Purebred dogs are judged for conformity to breed standards

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Dog skateboarding

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Dogs ride skateboards

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Disc dog

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Dogs compete to catch frisbees

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Flyball

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Teams of dogs race over hurdles to retrieve a ball

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Junior showmanship

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Young humans exhibit their dog handling skills

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Puppy Bowl

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Puppies play with toys in a miniature football stadium

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## See also

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* List of sports \- for sports involving humans
* List of equestrian sports \- for sports involving horses

## References

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2. ^ "Activities". The Kennel Club. Archived from the original on 9 February 2019. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
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4. ^ Marshall, Amy (November 23, 2013). "A Complete List of Recognized Dog Sports". primalpooch.com. Archived from the original on October 2, 2017. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
5. ^ "Bearbaiting | History, Spectacle & Outlaw | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
6. ^ "Dog Fighting | Animal Legal & Historical Center". www.animallaw.info. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
7. ^ "Proposed hog-dog rodeo ban advances". The Greenwood Commonwealth. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
8. ^ "Herding". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
9. ^ Carson, Andy (2024-05-03). "Andy's Adventures: Northwest Championship Sheepdog Trials". kptv.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
10. ^ "Treibball: Dog Sport Perfect for Herding Breeds and More". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
11. ^ "Dancing With Dogs / Heelwork to Music". 2012-04-18. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
12. ^ "Dancing dogs star in new show inspired by niche sport 'canine freestyle'". ABC News. 2018-05-11. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
13. ^ "Dog Obedience Trials Began Because of Poodles and a Farmer | Psychology Today". www.psychologytoday.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
14. ^ "Getting Started in Rally". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
15. ^ DeFabo, Mike (2013-10-17). "Schutzhund: A sport for working dogs". Times West Virginian. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
16. ^ "What Is Bikejoring? The Ultimate Guide To Dog Bikejoring". Neewa USA - Sport & Utility Dog Gear. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
17. ^ "What is canicross?". Non-stop dogwear. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
18. ^ "Dog carting group keen to pull in new fans". NZ Herald. 2024-08-06. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
19. ^ "Sled Dog Central: An Introduction to Dog Scootering". www.sleddogcentral.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
20. ^ "They're off: Mushers begin trek to Nome; Seavey seeks record". Central Oregon Daily. 2022-03-07. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
21. ^ "The Best Winter Dog Sport Ever: Skijoring". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
22. ^ Bennett, Noah (2021-06-01). "Weight Pulling for Dogs: Rules, Champions and Records. How to Begin". Pets Life Guide. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
23. ^ Ellery, David (2017-01-29). "Werriwa Wiener dash claims world dachsund record". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
24. ^ Taylor, Caleb. "Investment group aims for return of live greyhound racing at Greenetrack in 2025". 1819 News. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
25. ^ "'It's going to be huge': 25 years for iconic Hunterville Huntaway Festival". NZ Herald. 2023-10-24. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
26. ^ "It's barking mad at the Shepherds' Shemozzle". NZ Herald. 2019-11-05. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
27. ^ "Jack Russell Terrier JRTCA Racing at Sanctioned Trials". therealjackrussell.com.
28. ^ "Jack Russell Terrier Racing".
29. ^ "Lack of snow cancels longest sled dog race in eastern United States". AP News. 2024-02-26. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
30. ^ "Country Sports and Country Life - Beagling". www.countrysportsandcountrylife.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
31. ^ "Coon hunting then, now: Grand American born of hunting coons for sport". The Times and Democrat. 2017-01-04. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
32. ^ "Coursing". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
33. ^ "Coursing | Sighthounds, Hares & Rabbits | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
34. ^ "What's Drag Hunting?". Mdbassociation.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
35. ^ "Earthdog". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
36. ^ Brettingen, Ben (2024-02-12). "Pointing Dog Field Trials, and How To Understand Them". Gun Dog. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
37. ^ "Foxhunting | History, Rules & Traditions | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
38. ^ "BBC NEWS | UK | Fox hunting worldwide". news.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
39. ^ "Coursing | Sighthounds, Hares & Rabbits | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
40. ^ "Hound Trailing Association » About Hound Trailing". Retrieved 2024-08-06.
41. ^ "What is clean boot hunting? - Protect the Wild". protectthewild.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
42. ^ "Lure Coursing". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
43. ^ "Nosework Forms and Rules | United Kennel Club (UKC)". www.ukcdogs.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
44. ^ "Tracking". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
45. ^ "What is Trail Hunting | BHSA". Retrieved 2024-08-06.
46. ^ "Diving Dogs 101: How to Compete in Dock Diving Step-By-Step". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
47. ^ Ramos, John (2024-08-03). "Thousands crowd beach in Pacifica for World Dog Surfing Championships - CBS San Francisco". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
48. ^ Surf’s up, paws down at the World Dog Surfing Championship. Retrieved 2024-08-06 - via apnews.com.
49. ^ "Agility: Get Started". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
50. ^ "World's First Dog Puller Championship Held in Prague". Dogs and Pups Magazine. 2018-11-22. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
51. ^ "Dog show | Description & History | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
52. ^ Gibbs, Alice (2024-04-20). "Dog is a skateboarding pro after riding since she was 8-weeks-old". Newsweek. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
53. ^ "Disc Dog". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
54. ^ "Eat, Drink, Sleep Flyball". Modern Dog Magazine. 2008-10-29. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
55. ^ "Junior Showmanship". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
56. ^ "Puppy Bowl: Where Touchdowns Are Scored On All Fours - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. 2011-02-04. Retrieved 2024-08-06.

## 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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Types|

* African village dog
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* Hairless dog
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Behavior|

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Training|

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Related|

* Domesticated silver fox
* List of individual dogs
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Major dog sports

* Agility
* Carting
* Conformation shows
* Disc dog
* Dock jumping
* Earthdog trials
* Field trials
* Fighting
* Flyball
* Greyhound racing
* Junior Showmanship
* Lure coursing
* Musical canine freestyle
* Mushing
* Obedience
* Puppy Bowl
* Rally obedience
* Schutzhund
* Sheepdog trials
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* Sled dog racing
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