dog sports: Quick Facts

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A red Australian cattle dog leaps over a set of colorful agility bars during an outdoor competition, with a yellow and blue ramp visible in the background.

Two greyhounds racing at full speed across grass, one wearing a blue vest and the other a red vest, during a coursing competition.

A sled dog race

Treibball dog competition

Black and tan Doberman pinscher with cropped ears and docked tail leaps in midair to catch an orange frisbee in its mouth on a grassy field.

The fast-paced dog competition of agility

The many skills tested during obedience competitions

The sprint-based dog sport of flyball

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