11.05.2025. Beauty & Performance 2025 - National Lure Coursing Competition (CACL)
All breeds from FCI Group X, breeds from FCI Group V: Pharaoh & Ibizian Hound, Canarian Podenco, Cirneco Dell'Etna, Basenji and a breed from FCI Group VI: Rhodesian ridgeback can take part in the competition.Dogs will compete for LV CACL and LV VCACL certificates, the «Beauty & Performance 2025» title (only sighthound breeds) and Best in Field winner prize.
Only dogs taking part in the Specialty dog show on 10.05.2025 can compete for the «Beauty & Performance 2025» title.
Rules for receiving “Beauty & Performance” title
Registration for the Latvian Sighthound club specialty dog show - https://www.online.dog/#/events/view/380
По обстоятельствам, независящим от LKKK, выставка собак 5 группы будет проходить в тот же день, что и национальные соревнования по курсингу. В связи с этим, басенджи в этом году не смогут соревноваться за титул "Beauty & Performance".
Place of event
Mednieku sporta un atpūtas bāze «Mārkulīči», «Āvaidi», Straupes pagasts, Cēsu novads, GPS 57.3005 24.9087If you want to spend the night in a tent, camper or room, please contact the venue`s owners - www.markulici.lv
The judges
Maja Čosić (Croatia), Dzintra Staprēna (Latvia)The organizers have rights to change the judges if necessary.
Track
Field track: natural fieldTrack length: 500-800 meters
Time schedule
09:00 AM - registration and vet-control for Saluki, Borzoi, Afghan hound, Greyhound, Azawakh, Spanish greyhound, Italian greyhound
09:30 AM - registration and vet-control for Whippet, Basenji, Cirneco dell'Etna
10:00 AM - start of the runs
Please arrive on time for registration and veterinary inspections! No registration and veterinary inspections will be available after the scheduled time, so the dog will not participate in the competition or will participate only after judges’ decision to allow to register the dog for the competition and to pass the veterinary examination after the end of the scheduled time!
09:30 AM - registration and vet-control for Whippet, Basenji, Cirneco dell'Etna
10:00 AM - start of the runs
Please arrive on time for registration and veterinary inspections! No registration and veterinary inspections will be available after the scheduled time, so the dog will not participate in the competition or will participate only after judges’ decision to allow to register the dog for the competition and to pass the veterinary examination after the end of the scheduled time!
Registered dogs:
- Afghan Hound (1 ♂ + 0 ♀)
- Azawakh (1 ♂ + 1 ♀)
- Greyhound (2 ♂ + 3 ♀)
- Borzoi (1 ♂ + 4 ♀)
- Italian Sighthound (2 ♂ + 1 ♀)
- Saluki (6 ♂ + 3 ♀)
- Spanish Greyhound (0 ♂ + 1 ♀)
- Cirneco Dell'Etna (0 ♂ + 2 ♀)
- Whippet (9 ♂ + 10 ♀)
- Basenji (4 ♂ + 8 ♀)
Registration
. Please attach to the entry form your membership card if you are a member of Latvian, Estonian or Lithuanian sighthound club and a payment order or guarantee letter.Dogs whose owners live in Latvia must be registered in data base of Agricultural Data Center.
Registration will be closed on 01.05.2025, 23:59
Entry fees
| Members of Latvian sighthound club, Lithuanian sighthound club, Lietuvos Medžioklinių ir Sportinių Šunų Klubas and Estonian sighthound club (membership card for 2025 should be attached to the registration form) | Others (Not members of Latvian, Lithuanian or Estonian sighthound clubs) | |
| Until 25.04. | 1st dog = 30 EUR 2nd-3rd dog = 28 EUR* 4th dog - for free* 5th - 7th dog = 28 EUR* |
1st dog = 35 EUR 2nd-3rd dog = 33 EUR* 4th dog - for free* 5th - 7th dog = 33 EUR* |
| 26.04.-01.05. | 1st dog = 40 EUR 2nd-3rd dog = 38 EUR* 4th dog - for free* 5th - 7th dog = 38 EUR* |
1st dog = 45 EUR 2nd-3rd dog = 43 EUR* 4th dog - for free* 5th - 7th dog = 43 EUR* |
Payment for the competition should be made to the Latvian sighthound club (LKKK) bank account or a payment guarantee letter should be attached to the registration form. Purpose of payment: LURE COURSING, 11.05.25., Name Surname.
Account:
Latvijas kurtu un kursinga klubs,
Reg. No. 40008013338,
LV68HABA0551043033716,
BIC/SWIFT kods: HABALV22
In case the dog is withdrawn before the end of registration, the payment will be returned. If a withdrawal is made after the end of the registration, payment for the competition will be refunded in the amount of 75% only in case of justified non-appearance validated by a veterinarian (illness, injury, bitch oestrum or in case of death of the bitch/dog). The veterinarian's confirmed statement should be provided no later than three days after the competition day.
Dogs need to have a valid rabies vaccination!
Please pick up after your dog and yourself so that no rubbish is left at the venue!
Responsibility disclaimer
Neither the organizer, nor the officials are responsible for injuries incurred by the dog owners, the dogs, or the officials. Likewise, they accept no responsibility in case of escaped dogs. The owner of a dog is not responsible if his dog injures another dog during a course. In all other cases the dog owner has the full responsibility for the dog.
We inform you that photography and filming will take place during the event. By attending the event, you confirm that you are aware that you may be photographed or filmed and photos with your image may be posted on the website of the association "Latvijas kurtu un kursinga klubs" kurti.lv or on the social network Facebook.
If you attend an event organized by us (which includes photography) and do not want to be photographed, please inform us in advance. We will evaluate each case and try to respect your wishes as much as possible. Please note that we are under no obligation to delete images in which you cannot be directly identified.
If you attend an event organized by us (which includes photography) and do not want to be photographed, please inform us in advance. We will evaluate each case and try to respect your wishes as much as possible. Please note that we are under no obligation to delete images in which you cannot be directly identified.
General rules
1. Participants agree to comply with the requirements of the organizers.
2. Ensure that only healthy dogs enter the competition. Be sure to check the dog's nail length before the competition.
3. Ensure that the dog is fasted for at least two hours prior to the competition.
4. From the moment of getting out of your vehicle until the end of the competition, dogs should be kept on a short leash. It is strictly forbidden to use "Flexi" type leashes at the place of the event during the competition!
5. The dog must be warmed-up for at least five minutes before running. After running walk or slowly jog with until your dog’s breathing and heart rate return to normal.
6. The handler must follow all instructions of the starter. At the start the dog is let go after the starter’s command. At the finish handler can go after the dog only when starter gives the permission to do so.
7. During the course non-running dogs should be kept on short leashes, in cages or in vehicles (with windows open in the summer or with air conditioner on). The owner or the handler must ensure that their dogs do not endanger themselves or other dogs.
8. If a dog gets free (breakage of the leash, snap, collar, collar buckle), interferes with an ongoing run and injures coursing dogs, the owner or handler of the run-away dog must compensate the owner(s) of the injured dog(s) any material damages suffered.
9. The run-away dog is disqualified according to the Lure Coursing Rules.
10. Photographers who wish to be on the track must coordinate their location with the organizer or judges.
11. It is forbidden to fly drones over the course to avoid disturbing the dogs.
12. The muzzles for the dogs must be in a suitable size and must not be technically damaged. Dogs with unsuitable muzzles will not be allowed to start.
2. Ensure that only healthy dogs enter the competition. Be sure to check the dog's nail length before the competition.
3. Ensure that the dog is fasted for at least two hours prior to the competition.
4. From the moment of getting out of your vehicle until the end of the competition, dogs should be kept on a short leash. It is strictly forbidden to use "Flexi" type leashes at the place of the event during the competition!
5. The dog must be warmed-up for at least five minutes before running. After running walk or slowly jog with until your dog’s breathing and heart rate return to normal.
6. The handler must follow all instructions of the starter. At the start the dog is let go after the starter’s command. At the finish handler can go after the dog only when starter gives the permission to do so.
7. During the course non-running dogs should be kept on short leashes, in cages or in vehicles (with windows open in the summer or with air conditioner on). The owner or the handler must ensure that their dogs do not endanger themselves or other dogs.
8. If a dog gets free (breakage of the leash, snap, collar, collar buckle), interferes with an ongoing run and injures coursing dogs, the owner or handler of the run-away dog must compensate the owner(s) of the injured dog(s) any material damages suffered.
9. The run-away dog is disqualified according to the Lure Coursing Rules.
10. Photographers who wish to be on the track must coordinate their location with the organizer or judges.
11. It is forbidden to fly drones over the course to avoid disturbing the dogs.
12. The muzzles for the dogs must be in a suitable size and must not be technically damaged. Dogs with unsuitable muzzles will not be allowed to start.
If you have any questions, please contact us at kursings.lv@gmail.com
