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I have a question about water race ponds

What are the proper dimensions for a water race pond, and where do I find that info? I'm sure that there has to be a minimun and maximum length got the dogs to swim, we are considering putting in a new pond at our club and want to make sure it will be right .

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This is the link to the complete SWIM RACE RULES....
http://www.ukcdogs.com/WebSite.nsf/...dWaterRaceRules




Here are the rules I think you are looking for as far as setting up your pond..........

5. Minimum length of swim pond should be 150 feet. There is no maximum length.
6. A live raccoon, or lion, bobcat or bear hide is to be placed in a cage and either suspended on a cable over the water or the cage can be placed on a float. The cage is to be the type that a dog cannot get to or contact the raccoon or hide in any way. The cage is also to be designed so that the raccoon cannot injure itself in any way.

7. The cage, either when suspended from a cable or when placed on a float, is to be drawn across the water in such a way so as to be a uniform distance from shore for the entire race.

8. There will be at least one (1) Starting Judge, two (2) line Judges and three (3) Tree Judges.

9. All dogs, owners and handlers at the starting line are in the charge of the Starting Judge. The Starting Judge must explain to them his system of starting so each owner and handler will be familiar with his system.

10. All dogs must start from a starting box or line, designed so that all dogs are released at the same time. Stakes are to be set at water’s edge and approximately 30 feet apart. All dogs must pass between these stakes or be disqualified.

11. Dogs will be released simultaneously as directed and controlled by a signal from the Starting Judge. Any dog released before starting signal will be disqualified. Dogs are not to be encouraged by handlers after being released.

12. A line will be placed across the pond near the end and close to the shore. The first swimming dog to cross under this line will be declared the Line winner. 13. Dogs must swim free and clear of the side boundary markers for the entire length of the pond to qualify for a Line or Tree decision. Dogs also must bark to the satisfaction of the Tree Judges to be declared a tree winner.

14. To win a Line decision, a dog must pass free and clear in swimming water, under the line, going in direction of home tree.