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Yorkie121 · 05-15-2012, 08:29 AM

Yorkies are now allowed to do AKC Earthdog, I just saw this the other night. Anyone thinking of doing this? I'm going to try to find a class as don't think my dad would be very happy with my digging an underground tunnel. :P

LovinOurYorkies · 05-15-2012, 03:36 PM

I'm not familiar with Earthdog... is it similar to agility?

Nancy1999 · 05-15-2012, 04:27 PM

I knew that the YTCA had been working hard to get Yorkies qualified for the event, and I really think the Yorkie will excel in this. They were originally bred as ratters and I know they will have a ball doing this. Basically they will use hunting and tracking skills to find rats in a cage. Read more about it here: http://www.akc.org/events/earthdog/PetPartners.pdf

LovinOurYorkies · 05-15-2012, 04:49 PM

Thank you Nancy... interesting information (I enjoy continuing to learn new things here on YT), and I agree about yorkies doing well at this. Well, some yorkies would do better than others... my dh says Tillie has more "dog" in her (always on alert and our first responder

), while Bella is our "deluxe" model (more girly and lets Tillie lead and do most of the work

)

MikaTallulah · 05-15-2012, 06:08 PM

Yorkies can compete starting 8/1/2012

. They will be earth dog champions in am sure. When I am done with Buddy's CGC and therapy training maybe I will get Roxy into this for fun. She and Cozy can already catch vermin.

Britster · 05-16-2012, 05:37 AM

This is awesome news!!!!!

Nancy1999 · 05-16-2012, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by LovinOurYorkies

Thank you Nancy... interesting information (I enjoy continuing to learn new things here on YT), and I agree about yorkies doing well at this. Well, some yorkies would do better than others... my dh says Tillie has more "dog" in her (always on alert and our first responder

), while Bella is our "deluxe" model (more girly and lets Tillie lead and do most of the work

)

I was thinking the same thing about my two. Joey, I know would love this, he's all terrier, but my foster seems to be more of a lap dog. Although, Joey has trained him to be a great watch dog.

Nancy1999 · 05-16-2012, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Britster

This is awesome news!!!!!

Are you thinking about entering Jackson? I think this would be right up his alley. Here's some information on getting started. American Kennel Club - Getting Started in Earthdog Tests

Britster · 05-16-2012, 07:32 AM

For the AKC events, though, does your dog have to be "purebred" and have AKC papers?

Nancy1999 · 05-16-2012, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Britster

For the AKC events, though, does your dog have to be "purebred" and have AKC papers?

They have a program called "PAL" (Purebred Alternative Listing/Indefinite Listing Privilege} where non-purebred dogs and those who have no papers can be registered so that they will be able to enter AKC sponsored events. American Kennel Club - Purebred Alternative Listing/Indefinite Listing Privilege

penelope65 · 05-16-2012, 10:45 AM

That's great news, I was kind of indignant that Yorkies were not included in this, my girl has a very strong prey drive and is a natural hunter.

Britster · 05-16-2012, 06:58 PM

Well good news! I found a club (The Scottish Terrier Club) that holds a few of these events a few; got in contact with one of the main people. They would love to have Jackson come out and are going to let me know when they have a few practices. There is a test in September. And then there's a fun event being helped by the Norfolk Terrier Club right in my dads city, so I will definitely be going to that! June 23rd, I believe.

Nancy1999 · 05-17-2012, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Britster

Well good news! I found a club (The Scottish Terrier Club) that holds a few of these events a few; got in contact with one of the main people. They would love to have Jackson come out and are going to let me know when they have a few practices. There is a test in September. And then there's a fun event being helped by the Norfolk Terrier Club right in my dads city, so I will definitely be going to that! June 23rd, I believe.

Oh that is so cool, I was worried that there might not be any by you. As soon as I read about this I thought about Jackson. I hope you write a blog and thread about your experience. Best of luck, Jackson looks like a gold metal athlete!

salazark · 05-17-2012, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by LovinOurYorkies

Thank you Nancy... interesting information (I enjoy continuing to learn new things here on YT), and I agree about yorkies doing well at this. Well, some yorkies would do better than others... my dh says Tillie has more "dog" in her (always on alert and our first responder

), while Bella is our "deluxe" model (more girly and lets Tillie lead and do most of the work

)

It's funny, Sadie, my girly dog is very much more the scent dog than Beemer. She looks "all girl" but I've always thought she would do well in some kind of nose work. We can see a chipmunk ahead of us when we're walking and she'll follow its exact path when we get to where it was.

Nancy1999 · 05-17-2012, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by salazark

It's funny, Sadie, my girly dog is very much more the scent dog than Beemer. She looks "all girl" but I've always thought she would do well in some kind of nose work. We can see a chipmunk ahead of us when we're walking and she'll follow its exact path when we get to where it was.

I've always thought girls were "nosier” than boys!

05-15-2012, 08:29 AM	#1
Yorkie121 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 31	AKC Earthdog Yorkies are now allowed to do AKC Earthdog, I just saw this the other night. Anyone thinking of doing this? I'm going to try to find a class as don't think my dad would be very happy with my digging an underground tunnel. :P __________________ ♥-Gotta love them Yorkies-♥

05-15-2012, 03:36 PM	#2
LovinOurYorkies YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: MS Posts: 638	I'm not familiar with Earthdog... is it similar to agility? __________________ Tracy Tillie & Bella Tanna DD DS DH

05-15-2012, 04:27 PM	#3
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	I knew that the YTCA had been working hard to get Yorkies qualified for the event, and I really think the Yorkie will excel in this. They were originally bred as ratters and I know they will have a ball doing this. Basically they will use hunting and tracking skills to find rats in a cage. Read more about it here: http://www.akc.org/events/earthdog/PetPartners.pdf __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

05-15-2012, 04:49 PM	#4
LovinOurYorkies YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: MS Posts: 638	Thank you Nancy... interesting information (I enjoy continuing to learn new things here on YT), and I agree about yorkies doing well at this. Well, some yorkies would do better than others... my dh says Tillie has more "dog" in her (always on alert and our first responder ), while Bella is our "deluxe" model (more girly and lets Tillie lead and do most of the work ) __________________ Tracy Tillie & Bella Tanna DD DS DH

05-15-2012, 06:08 PM	#5
MikaTallulah YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,812	Yorkies can compete starting 8/1/2012 . They will be earth dog champions in am sure. When I am done with Buddy's CGC and therapy training maybe I will get Roxy into this for fun. She and Cozy can already catch vermin. __________________ Beware of Nestle Purina Cozy (4/06), Roxy & Zoey (2/08), Lucy (4/09); Buddy 4/09- Rescued 12/11); Mika ('98) & Tallulah ('00) RIP Harley 4/2009; Lucky 11/2010; Zoey 4/2012

05-16-2012, 05:37 AM	#6
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	This is awesome news!!!!! __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

05-16-2012, 07:32 AM	#9
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	For the AKC events, though, does your dog have to be "purebred" and have AKC papers? __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

05-16-2012, 10:45 AM	#11
penelope65 Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2012 Location: Polk County Fl Posts: 14	That's great news, I was kind of indignant that Yorkies were not included in this, my girl has a very strong prey drive and is a natural hunter.

05-16-2012, 06:58 PM	#12
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Well good news! I found a club (The Scottish Terrier Club) that holds a few of these events a few; got in contact with one of the main people. They would love to have Jackson come out and are going to let me know when they have a few practices. There is a test in September. And then there's a fun event being helped by the Norfolk Terrier Club right in my dads city, so I will definitely be going to that! June 23rd, I believe. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier