Frequently Asked Questions
Please know that most of these questions and answers are related to the Clubs located in Southern Nevada and therefore could differ from answers for the same questions in different locations.
Can you tell me more about AKC's mixed breed optional classes?
Effective April 1, 2010 optional mixed breed classes may be offered at standalone all-breed AKC agility trials. A standalone agility event is defined as an agility trial that is not held on the same date and show site as an AKC All-Breed Dog Show or Independent Specialty for conformation. Clubs are not required to offer these optional classes.
Mixed breed dogs shall compete in separate (but equivalent) classes from purebreds. (Novice A Mixed Breed, Novice B Mixed Breed, etc.) All dogs competing in a jump height run at the same time, under the same judge, however placements and titles are scored and awarded separately.
All owners of mixed breed dogs must first obtain an AKC Canine Partners listing number before they may enter an AKC Agility event. Dogs entered in the mixed breed classes must list the breed name as “mixed breed” and not as a breed hybrid.