Agility measuring

All dogs competing in small, medium and intermediate height categories must be measured by official agility measurers before they compete at their first agility show.

A second measurement must be undertaken 12-24 months after the first measurement. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, dispensation has been provided for dogs requiring a second (or third measurement) since 17 March 2020. They will need to have this carried out by 1 July 2021. Read more about resumption of licensed events.

Dogs competing in the large height category do not need to be officially measured before competing, provided they are “obviously” large. However, those handlers who are not sure if their dog is large or intermediate may still have their dog measured.

Please be aware that once a dog has competed in the large height category at a show licensed by The Kennel Club without a measurement, it cannot subsequently change to a different height.

For all measurements, the measurer must have not previously measured the dog, plus the dog cannot be owned or part-owned by them, owned by a partner, member of their family or been previously entered for competition by them.

Remember...

Your dog can be entered into an agility show before it has been measured, but it must have been measured before it competes in any class at a show.

If you have any questions about measuring, please email the working dog activities team or phone 01296 318540.

Second and third measuring

A second measurement must be carried out no less than 12 months and no more than 24 months after the date of the first measurement.

For all measurements, neither measurer must have previously measured the dog nor can the dog be owned or part-owned by them, owned by a partner, member of their family or been previously entered for competition by them.

If the height on the second measurement is different from the first, a third and final measurement must be arranged within two months of the second measurement, at which the measurers must be different from both measurers who conducted the first and second measurements.

The Kennel Club accredited measurers

A list of The Kennel Club accredited measurers can be found below. 

The Kennel Club accredited senior measurers

A list of The Kennel Club accredited senior measurers can be found below.