| Description | TD |
TDX |
VST |
| ELIGIBILITY | 6 Months of age with certification |
TD Title |
TD Title |
| START |
Direction of track indicated by start flag and one flag 30 yards out. Test starts when dog leaves the 1st flag. |
Only start flag in arc of 180o, no direction given. Test starts when dog leaves the start flag. |
Only start flag in arc of 180o. Proceeding for at least 20 yards before change of surface. No direction given. Test starts when dog leaves the start flag. |
| LENGTH |
440 - 500 yards |
800 - 1000 yards |
600 - 800 yards |
| LEG LENGTH |
Minimum of 50 yards |
Minimum of 50 yards |
Minimum of 30 yards |
| SCENT |
That of a stranger |
That of a stranger |
That of a stranger |
| AGE |
1/2 hour - 2 hours |
3 hours - 5 hours |
3 hours - 5 hours |
| TURNS |
Both right and left must be used; There shall be 3-5 turns with at least 2 right angle turns. Acute turns prohibited. |
Both right and left must be used; There shall be 5-7 turns with at least 3 right angle turns. Acute turns discouraged. |
Both right and left must be used; There shall be 4-8 turns with at least 3 right angle turns. Acute turns discouraged. At least 1 right angle turn shall be on non-vegetated area for a distance of at least 30 yards before a change in surface. |
| RESTART |
One permitted, with judges’ permission if dog has not passed 2nd flag. |
None allowed |
None allowed |
| CROSSTRACKS |
None |
2 cross track-layers about 4 feet apart; at 2 widely separated points on track. None on first leg. |
No formal cross tracks plotted. Naturally occurring cross scent of people, animals, vehicles, etc. accepted as a natural part of the test. |
| DISTANCE BETWEEN TRACKS |
75 yards |
75 yards |
50 yards |
| TEST MAX ENTRY |
12 |
6 |
8 |
| OBSTACLES |
None |
At least 2, but none on the 1st leg. |
None such as used on TDX tracks. But ordinary stairs, open buildings, shelters, garages, are acceptable; no closed buildings. |
| ARTICLES |
Two, cloth at start and glove or wallet at the end. |
Four, personal, dissimilar, about the size of glove or wallet placed along the track, at least 30 yards from a turn, cross track or obstacle. |
Four dissimilar, everyday items; 2”x4” to 5”x5”, weighing no more than 8 oz.; fabric, leather, rigid or semi-rigid plastic and metal. Fabric or leather must be the starting article. The last article must be marked with a #4. Articles to be placed along the track at Judges’ discretion. At least 1 article is to be placed on non-vegetated surface, all articles to be placed at least 10 yards from a turn. |
| WORKING DISTANCE |
20 feet from dog |
20 feet from dog |
10 feet from dog |
| TERRAIN |
Typical TD field |
Typical TDX field |
At least 3 different surfaces, including both vegetated and non-vegetated areas. Non-vegetated areas will comprise at least 1/3 to 1/2 of the track length. |
| SPARE TRACK |
Recommended |
Recommended |
Not Necessary |
The Tracking Club of Wisconsin is a Licensed Club of the American Kennel Club
