
The sport of Scent Hurdle racing started in Canada in the 1970s in Manitoba and Saskatchewan and moved to Alberta in the 1980s. There are currently many teams and many tournaments in Alberta and Saskatchewan, but the sport is also sparking interest in other places in Canada like Quebec and Yukon, and even overseas!
Scent Hurdle Racing is a relay race between two teams of four dogs. Dogs race over a series of three or four hurdles to a scent box which contains four dumbbells. The dog runs up the lane, retrieves a specific numbered dumbbell, and returns down the lane to the owner. As soon as the first dog returns the next dog in the team is released to start up the lane to the scent hurdle box. Fastest team of 4 dogs to correctly complete the race wins!
Any dog of any breed or mix that is older than 1 year of age. When Tournaments are held independently, there is no requirement for CKC registration. Some Tournaments are also held in conjunction with CKC events, and for those the dogs must be registered with the CKC (includes PEN or mixed breed CCN).
How can you get involved in this sport?
Find classes or seminars in your area (see Events page), or contact a club directly
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Canadian Scent Hurdle Racing Association