POWER SPRINT
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS
The dog has to run as fast as possible across a 50 meter track while dragging weights (chains as per tradition), the time will be measured electronically. The maximum distance run-up from the first measuring gate is 1.5 meters; the dog's front feet to be placed at the limit mark. The dog should be started with a straight weight line, so make sure there is tension on the weight line before releasing the dog to run. Bait can be anything, the lure machine, a toy of personal choice or flirtpole (most popular). You may use a wide collar or harness of your choosing.
The dog has to drag half of the desired body weight that is written in the Staffordshire Bull terrier breed standard for a dog of his size (class.)
Weights per class are as follows:
14" class: 6.5kg
15" class: 7.5kg
16" class: 8.5kg
17" class: 9.5kg
18"+ class: 10.5kg
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
The primary objective of the Power Sprint is to evaluate the strength-relative-to-size of the dog as well as the burst of explosiveness and power it can generate, which were primordial qualities in the breed's historical function.
To a lesser extent the power sprint also tests the dog's raw prey drive and willpower to pursue an object of interest in spite of adversity.
PUNCTUATION
Numbers per class are the minimum time required (seconds) for each star.
Max Punctuation Achievable is 15 points.
CLASS
14 Inch
15 Inch
16 Inch
17 Inch
18+ Inch
★ STAR
11,10
10,60
10,10
9,60
9,10
★ STAR
11,00
10,50
10,00
9,59
9,00
★ STAR
10,90
10,40
9,90
9,40
8,90
★ STAR
10,80
10,30
9,80
9,30
8,80
★ STAR
10,70
10,20
9,70
9,20
8,70
★ STAR
10,60
10,10
9,60
9,10
8,60
★ STAR
10,50
10,00
9,50
9,00
8,50