NOTE: While we try to keep this page up to date, for the most-current information, we recommend you consult the organization’s rule book and/or the premium for the event you are entering.
AKC – American Kennel Club
AKC Jump Height Card & Measuring Guidelines
Regular/Preferred:
Dog Height Jump Height
11″ and under 8″/4″
14″ and under 12″/8″
18″ and under 16″/12″
22″ and under 20″/16″
Over 22″ 24″/20″
UKI – UK Agility International
UKI Jump Heights
USDAA – United States Dog Agility Association
USDAA Rules and Regulations
NADAC – North American Dog Agility Council
NADAC Rules for Agility Trials
Standard/Veteran/Jr Handler (up to age 16)
Dog Height Jump Height
11″ and under 8″/4″/4″
14″ and under 12″/8″/4″
18″ and under 16″/12″/8″
20″ and under 20″/16″/12″
over 20″ 20″/16″/16″
Dogs entered in the Proficient Category must jump at the minimum jump height specified by the table. Dogs entering the Skilled Category MUST jump one jump height lower than the heights listed in the table, although no dog shall jump lower than 4 in. All dogs must jump their valid jump height as determined by their Category and Division and may not jump higher.
DOCNA – Dogs on Course in North America
DOCNA Rulebook
Competition/Select/Veteran/Grand Veteran/Jr Handler (up to age 16)
Dog Height Jump Height
11″ and under 8″/4″/4″/4″/4″
14″ and under 12″/8″/8″ or 4″/4″/8″
18″ and under 16″/12″/12″ or 8″/8″/12″
22″ and under 20″/16″/16″ or 12″/12″/16″
over 22″ 24″/20″/20″ or 16″/16″/20″