***Up-Dates in affect as of October 30th, 2007
Irondog Weight Pull Titles
1- IDWP1 ( 18 Times the Dogs Body Weight) 50lbs = 900lbs
2 - IDWP2 ( 25 Times the Dogs Body Weight) 80lbs = 2,000lbs
3 - IDWP3 ( 30 Times the Dogs Body Weight ) 110lbs = 3,300lbs
4 - IDWPCH ( IDWP3 & 100 Points )
***ADD 10 times to each Percentage above for a RAIL pull Title.
Email: Irondogbiz@yahoo.com to order your dogs IDWP Title for $10
Hosting Club Must Provide:
a) Certified Irondog Weight Pull Judge
b) Weights ranging from 40lbs & up.
c) Regulation Stop Watch
d) Rope/Fencing for Pulling & Holding Area
e) Ribbon Awards: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place for each Weight Class, A Total of 27 (9 each)
f) Two Trophy Awards: Most Weight Pulled & Most Weight Pulled per Pound
g) Alternate 2-Day Pull 2-Trophys (Most Weight Pulled & Most Weight per Pound Combined
h) Registration Entry forms for Weight Pull (Provided by Irondog).
Males & Females Pull Together
Officials & Duties
Judges:
Must be confirmed with Irondog International & have Judged or Apprenticed a Sanctioned Weight Pull thru APA, IWPA, NKC, UKC (more sanctioning weight pull parties to be added), The Judge may Excuse/Dismiss ANY contender for any UNEXCEPTABLE conduct.
Judges Assistant & or Apprentice:
Keeps Records of Weight Pulled & Times of Pull for each dog, records fouls, announces results & records winners in each weight division.
Assistant 2:
Controls Holding area, Have dog on deck, Harnessed and in pulling position. Informs handlers of weight dog is pulling, Load and unloads cart and positions the cart for the next pull.
NO artificial aids or illegal substances may be used to enhance a dogs performance.
ALL dogs must be twelve (12) months of age to enter
Irondog International Weight Pull Rules:
1) All dogs must be no less than twelve (12) months of age (to date of birth) to enter (Novice dogs excepted) .
2) NO females in heat will be allowed to enter the pull area/competition.
3) No Choke chains or Pinch Collars allowed.
4) No aggressive dogs will be allowed to enter.
5) ALL equipment to be used by participants MUST be checked by the Judges, Prior to use.
6) The weight pull area must be 15ft X 30ft.
7) Length of pull is to be 16ft (Start to Finish).
Fouls: Will be called and entrant will be disqualified in the weight class competing in after three (3) fouls are committed.
The following are a list of fouls:
*Touching the Cart or Dog in any-way after time has been started.
*Aggressive action by handler towards dog during pull competition.
*Tangling in harnesses.
Weight Pull Classes
There are nine (9) weight pull classes as listed bellow:
Under 20 lbs.
20 to 40 lbs.
40 to 50 lbs.
50 to 60 lbs.
60 to 80 lbs.
80 to 100 lbs.
100 to 125 lbs.
*** 125+ Unlimited Class
(Prior to we had a weight class of 125-150 & then 150lbs.+ for Unlimted)
*Certification will be made by the weight pull Judge of the cart and individual weights to be used. Total weight of the cart will be added as part of the total weight pulled.
*Harness must be supplied by Owner of the dog (A well fitting harness is an advantage for your dog. This will encourage handlers and owners to provide their own harnesses made to fit the dog that is pulling, and made to weight as little as possible.) ANY harness used must be a "Standard Harness".
*NO leashes will be allowed to be attached to the Dog, Collar, or Harness while the dog is pulling (Exception for NOVICE class). *Surface: Any surface selected by the club must be as smotth and level as possible.
*Your dog is competing against dogs of their weight division under equal conditions.
*Holding area should be far enough away from the pulling area so the dogs pulling will not be interfered with.
*Pulling Area: Will be Fenced/Roped off or Blocked off 15ft X 30ft to prevent spectators from crowding and distracting the pulling contestants.
**NO DOGS should be near the Pulling area (pullers should be stationed in the holding area and crated).
Dual Sanctioned Weight Pulls
As of 8/4/2006 IDWP when Dual sanctioned with the APA will go according to APA rules to ensure NO issues & in appreciation for there Support, A Judge will NEED to be a Certified APA Judge & can also be grandfathered in as a IDWP Judge. Please view our list of IDWP Judges for more information.
Point System
for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Wins.
1st place: 7 points
2nd place: 5 points
3rd place: 3 points
Most Weight Pulled 10 points
Most Weight Pulled per Pound 10 points
*** PLUS 1 point for each dog placed over.
IDWPChampion will need to have obtained a IDWP3 & 100 points.
*Start and Finish lines will be marked so the lenght of the pulling surface will extend far enough beyond the 16ft. mark, This will ensure the dog pulling will remain on the pulling surface after pull is complete.
*The pull will start according to the weight divisions, Lightest weight class will pull first.
*Dogs must pull the cart and weight a total of 16 feet in 60 seconds.
Ties will be broken by the elapsed time it took to complete the pull. in the event of a tie due to the hosting club running out of weights, additional weights can be provided in any form as long as the Judge and Hosting club approve it. (Safety and Clubs liability is 1st concern when considering this option. Therefore elapsed time should be used whenever possible to break ALL ties) Judge will make the FINAL decision as to how ties will be broken.
**Every dog has the right to "sit-out" on a weight increase no more than 4 times. (Choose to pull at a weight increase or wait for the next weight increase.) This need not be done consecutively, "sit-outs" after a dog has made a complete pull.
**Every dog will pull to his/her weight limit in the class entered, This will determine the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place awards.
**Dogs will pull in turn, but no dog will be required to pull without five (5) minutes allowed between pulls. If the rest period is taken, the pull is to continue with the dog re-entering as soon as the rest period is up. Handler may choose to waive the 5-minute rest period.
**Dogs will be harnessed after being called to get ready and remain harnessed in the holding area until the dog is called to the pulling area(The dog will then be able to compete). Dogs will be eliminated of the dog fails to complete the pull, fouled out or he will remain at the rear of the line in the holding area for the next pulling round. (Harness may be removed from the dog between pulls, as long as participant does not hold up the pull).
**The cart will be placed with front wheels directly behind and touching the start line, The round is complete and time recorded when front wheels first touch the finish line.