Lots of small dogs do agility,and although certain small breeds like Papillons and Toy Poodles are more common pretty much any active dog can do it.
They lower the jumps for them and they compete against other dogs of the same shoulder height. A mix breed can be registered in one of AKC's companion dog programs.

Some Small dog agility,and I do see more small dogs than large(above 80lb) dogs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFObsrhcS2k

 

I do agility with my 8 lb and 10 year old dog. We have a lot of fun.

Dogs jump based on height to their shoulders. There's also exemptions given for older dogs that will drop the jump height for them. There's even an entire organization just for small dog agility- TDAA. I believe it goes up to 20" but am not sure.

 

Yup any dog can do agility so long as they can physically handle it. I had my little toy poodle thing training to eventually compete, but he has some fear issues we're working on so ended up putting that on hold... though someday I think it'd be fun to compete with him...

Anyway I know quite a few people with small breeds who compete and love it

 

Because I just did it, I can tell you that you can also do the entire registration for AKC Canine Partners (their division for mixed breeds) on-line. Since you're registering an "All-American" as opposed to a recognized AKC breed, you don't need to send in photos. I can't remember what the fee was, because I was sending in papers for TDI at the same time, but I think it was around $35, which gets you the registration papers (a "Certificate of Fun" in the case of mixed breeds), a two month free trial with pet insurance, a decal for your car, and lifetime registration in the AKC pet registry, should your dog ever get lost.

You need to register your dog to participate in AKC agility trials and earn points toward titles. They do offer titles in therapy work to registered All-Americans, so I assume they would do the same for agility, obedience, and rally.

Oh, and they'll ask for a registered name and a call name on the application, so be prepared for that. Read the certificate carefully when it comes too: they listed my male dog as a female, so I called them to make sure the registration record was correct. It was, and they're sending me a new certificate (I didn't care so much about the certificate, but I wanted to make sure his registration record was correct).

 

How long did it take you to receive your stuff in the mail?

Abby was registered with CP maybe a month or two ago and I still haven't gotten our car decal or reg. papers

 

I'm not sure why you need to ask this as a question. Of course! The equipment is cheaper, too, because it doesn't need to be as big. *pouts*

 

Equipment is actually the same size regardless of dog size. TDAA is the only organization that has smaller sized equipment. In every other major organization I know of all the equipment is used in every class. They do lower SOME equipment- the A frame goes down a few inches, the table as well, and the jump heights are lowered but it is all the same regardless of whether you are running a Chihuahua or a dane.

 

Interesting! Thanks for the information!

I'm thinking of saving up for some of the equipment, but right now buying anything isn't feasible. Is there anything I can do in the mean time to help get him started?

The reason I ask is because I've only seen medium to larger dogs doing Agility, and it's been something I've always been wanting to do-- even with a basset (love watching those floppy ears fly)!

 

I found this link to be really helpful personally.

Overview of the obstacles used

 

I would recommend getting in classes vs tying to do it on your own. There is soooo much to learn! It is easy to do wrong too.

 

Okay! Now to hunt for classes that do agility....
My hope is that I can find some. I hope.

 

hey! I found a place! Funny how the place I was thinking of taking Graham for training classes also does agility! Group lessons are ten dollars, which, is a steal!

I'm excited!
Hopefully I can just talk my boyfriend into going with me. : p

 

Of course they can. Nola's mother (12lb Dachshund) has several agility titles, as do Pike's parents (25lbs and 22lbs Miniature American Shepherds). Nola's (10.5lbs) done some stuff, but never competed.