Dumbbells
3.3 Description of Dumbbells
3.3.1 Dumbbells shall be of all-wood construction, two required for each dog.
· The two ends faces (identification area) shall be a flat surface which is a minimum of two-and-one-half inches square to a maximum of four inches square.
· The end profile can be blocked or beveled. A minimum of a half inch to a maximum of two inches.
· The diameter of the dowelling may be varied between one-half inch and one-and-one-half inches for the difference in the sizes of dogs.
· The overall length of the dumbbell should be a minimum of four inches to a maximum of nine inches.
3.3.2 Dumbbell Identification - Each team dumbbell must be uniform in end area and color. The block ends of the dumbbells must be painted in the team colors. The outside surface of the block ends must display a number two inches high, corresponding to the number on the jacket of the dog. Numbers shall be selected from the numbers one through twelve. No numbers shall be duplicated on any one team and numbers must be on both ends of the dumbbells and clearly visible to the judges.
3.3.3 Dummy Dumbbells - Each team must have a minimum of five. These dumbbells must conform in end area and color to the numbered dumbbells. They shall be identified with a letter "X" two inches high instead of a number.
Dumbbell Dimensions
Scent Hurdle Box
3.4 Description of Dumbbell Box
A dumbbell box shall be:
- A wooden dumbbell box twenty-four inches by twenty-four inches by three inches high (24” x 24” x 3”).
- A platform will be recessed half to one inch. This will allow for a half to one inch divider and perimeter molding to meet the total height of three inches. A divider running from corner to corner creating four equal sections.
- The sections of the box shall be numbered 1, 2, 3, and 4 in a clockwise direction in six-inch-high numbers.
The box shall be painted in team colors with the numbers painted in a contrasting color.
Existing dumbbell boxes made prior to January 1, 2016 will be grandfathered.
Scent Hurdle Box Dimensions
Racing Jackets
