The Coursing Ability Test (CAT) is an introductory event fashioned after the sport of lure coursing. It tests a dog’s basic coursing instinct or hunting-by-sight ability. The dog chases an artificial lure, and the test is a non-competitive pass/fail event with dogs running one at a time. To pass the test, a dog running alone must pursue a lure, completing the course with enthusiasm and without interruption within a given time. Most dogs will happily go after the lure! The CAT provides a lively and healthy activity attractive to many dog owners.
Open to all dogs (purebred and mixed) at least 12 months of age that are individually registered with the AKC, recorded in the FSS program, dogs with PAL numbers or dogs enrolled in the AKC Canine Partners program. Females in season may not enter. A dog may enter only once per event. (An event is defined by an event number.)
***Premiums are right beside the respective dates. As the Premiums are available, they will be posted and you will be able to click on the blue hyperlink to open.
Trial Dates for 2026
- May 16-17, 2026 Premium may be found here ———-> MKC May 16_17 2026 CAT Premium v.1
Do not mail any entries to our Physical address of the Kennel Club. We do not receive USPS Mail at that location.
We are now accepting online CAT entries with EagerDog Mail in entries are also being accepted.
For any Mail Entries, please mail all entries to:
