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Earthdog

Eligible Breeds

All dogs six months of age or older from the following breeds are eligible to participate in Earthdog Events.

AKC Recognized Breeds
  • Australian Terrier
  • Bedlington Terrier
  • Border Terrier
  • Cairn Terrier
  • Dachshund
  • Dandie Dinmont Terrier
  • Glen of Imaal Terrier
  • Lakeland Terrier
  • Manchester Terrier
  • Miniature Bull Terrier
  • Miniature Schnauzer
  • Norfolk Terrier
  • Norwich Terrier
  • Parson Russell Terrier
  • Scottish Terrier
  • Sealyham Terrier
  • Silky Terrier
  • Skye Terrier
  • Smooth Fox Terrier
  • Welsh Terrier
  • West Highland White Terrier
  • Wire Fox Terrier
  • Yorkshire Terrier (effective 8/1/12)
Foundation Stock Service Breeds
  • Cesky Terrier
  • Rat Terrier
  • Russell Terrier
  • Dogs of these breeds recorded with the Purebred Alternative Listing Program/Indefinite Listing Privilege (PAL/ILP) or dogs with Conditional registration are eligible to participate.
  • Spayed and neutered dogs are eligible to participate.
  • Monorchid or cryptorchid males are eligible to participate.
  • Bitches in season are not eligible to participate.
  • Blind and/or deaf dogs may not participate.
  • Dogs with Limited Registration are eligible to participate.