Canine Requirements & welfare:
The IFSS maintains strict welfare standards to ensure the safety of our canine partners.
- Identification: Microchip identification is mandatory. All dogs must be listed on an official IFSS chipping form (one per competitor/class).
- Age Limit: All dogs must be at least 18 months old on the first day of competition.
- Mandatory Vaccinations:
- Distemper, Adenovirus-2 (Hepatitis + Respiratory), Parvovirus.
- Rabies.
- Kennel Cough (Parainfluenza + Bordetella bronchiseptica).
- Note: All vaccines must be administered at least 21 days prior to the opening of the stake-out.