The average lure course is placed call at the fenced field & is between 600 & 1000 yards (548 to 914 meters) long. Dogs come coursed by breed & around groups of 3 whenever tercet dogs come available for the begin. Dogs are nin estimated strictly in speed, however on "follow", lightness, enthusiasm, (keeness), & endurance. Chasing a mutt before is non considered full performance.

Because chasing items comes naturally to sighthounds, a dogs typically enjoy a sport. These are likewise quite entertaining for spectators.

Sanctioning organizations
A AKC and ASFA (American Sighthound Field Association) are them independent sanctionative bodies in the US. Participation is limited to purebred sighthounds. This class action includes Greyhounds, Italian Greyhounds, Afghan Hounds, Borzois, Irish Wolfhounds, Deerhounds, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Whippets, Salukis, Basenjis, Ibizan Hounds, Pharaoh Hounds, and Sloughis. Inside Canada, lure coursing is sanctioned per Canadian Kennel Club (CKC). Within Canada, a sighthound breeds don't include a Sloughi.