Beauty & Performance 2026 - 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 the Best in Field winner prize.

Rules for receiving “Beauty & Performance” title

Only dogs participating in the Sighthound Speciality dog show on 09.05.2026. and Basenjis participating in FCI Group 5 Speciality Dog Show on 09.05.2026. can compete for the “Beauty & Performance 2026” title.

Registration for the Latvian Sighthound Club Speciality dog show; https://www.online.dog/#/events/view/486

Registration for FCI Group 5 Speciality Dog Show: https://www.online.dog/#/events/view/488

Place of event

Melderu 1, Jaunolaine, Latvia, 56.808725, 24.017667

https://goo.gl/maps/1mNwkWaeAruCiX2v7

The Judges

Louis Dehaes (Belgium), Dzintra Staprēna (Latvia)

The organisers have the right to change the judges if necessary.

Track

Field track: natural field

 Track length: 500-800 meters

Time schedule

Registration and veterinarian control will start at 09:00.

 Runs will start at 10:00.

(Times might be changed according to the number of registered dogs.)

Registration will be closed on 01.05.2026. - 23:59

Sponsors

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!

Please attach to the entry form your membership card if you are a member of the Estonian or Lithuanian sighthound club, and a payment order or guarantee letter.

Entry fees

* Discount applies only to the dogs of the same owner living in the same household.

 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, 10.05.26., Name Surname.

 Account:

 Latvijas kurtu un kursinga klubs

 Reg. No. 40008013338

 LV68HABA0551043033716

 BIC/SWIFT code: HABALV22

 If the dog is withdrawn before the end of registration, the payment will be refunded. 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 a justified non-appearance validated by a veterinarian (illness, injury, bitch oestrum, or death of the bitch/dog). The veterinarian's confirmed statement should be provided no later than three days after the competition day.

If you have any questions, please contact us at kursings.lv@gmail.com

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 organiser nor the officials are responsible for injuries incurred by the dog owners, the dogs, or the officials. Likewise, they accept no responsibility for 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 is fully responsible 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 that photos of you may be posted on the association "Latvijas kurtu un kursinga klubs" website, kurti.lv, or on the social network Facebook.

 If you attend an event organised by us (which includes photography) and do not want to be photographed, please inform us in advance. We will evaluate each case and do our best to respect your wishes. 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 event venue during the competition!

 5. The dog must be warmed up for at least five minutes before running. After running, walk or slowly jog with your dog until its 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, the handler can go after the dog only when the starter gives 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 the 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, or collar buckle), interferes with an ongoing run and injures coursing dogs, the owner or handler of the runaway dog must compensate the owner(s) of the injured dog(s) for any material damages suffered.

 9. The runaway dog is disqualified according to the Lure Coursing Rules.

 10. Photographers who wish to be on the track must coordinate their location with the organiser or judges.

 11. It is forbidden to fly drones over the course to avoid disturbing the dogs.

 12. The dogs' muzzles must be suitable in size and not technically damaged. Dogs with unsuitable muzzles will not be allowed to start.