Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship

What do you enjoy most about the Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship? All the free stuff (6) 21% The trophies (1) 4% The Awards Banquet (4) 14% Watching great dogs compete (14) 50% Winning of course! (3) 11% Total Votes: 28

Do you collect canine flying discs for fun or profit? Yes, I have more than 10 discs. (6) 18% I'm addicted, I have more than 50 discs. (5) 15% My collection will be in the Smithsonian one day - I have hundreds! (3) 9% No - collectors have serious problems and should seek counseling. (5) 15% My dog ate my disc collection. (14) 42% Total Votes: 33

Many competitors believe that supplimental conditioning activites will improve the perfomance of a disc dog on the playing field. Which of these activites do you believe is most beneficial to your canine? Water retrieving (20) 31% Jogging with your canine (4) 6% Backpacking with a doggy backpack (3) 5% Agility (9) 14% Flyball (3) 5% Mushing (That's dog sledding for you lower 48'ers) (1) 2% There is no better exercise for a dog than disc play (25) 38% Total Votes: 65

Hyperflite's new Masters Class will allow older canines to compete, at Hyperflite Skyhoundz Qualifiers, against their older peers. At what age should a canine be regarded as a "Master's Class" canine. 7 (4) 4% 8 (47) 44% 9 (7) 6% 10 (48) 44% 11 (2) 2% Total Votes: 108

Who or what has helped you the most in your disc dog exploits? Books/DVDs/Videos (28) 64% Watching top competitors compete (10) 23% Disc dog clinics (2) 5% One-on-one instruction from a pro (2) 5% My spouse or significant other (2) 5% Total Votes: 44

Do you think competitors should continue to be allowed to compete with multiple canines at Skyhoundz Locals, Regionals, DiscDogathons, and the World Championship? Yes (160) 99% No (1) 1% Total Votes: 161

Which event do you enjoy most at disc dog competitions? Freestyle (63) 53% Distance/Accuracy (19) 16% Pairs Freestyle (24) 20% Extreme Distance (7) 6% TimeTrial (5) 4% Total Votes: 118

What is the main reason that you compete in disc dog competitions? My dog loves it. (99) 74% I want to show everyone how good my dog is. (9) 7% For the trophies and prizes. (2) 2% I like the camaraderie. (8) 6% I like to learn the latest moves. (2) 2% I want to win the World Championship. (13) 10% Total Votes: 133

How do you remember your Freestyle routine? I write it down on my arm! (4) 3% I break my routine down into segments short enough to memorize. (78) 62% I practice until I can do it in my sleep. (32) 26% What routine? I just have fun with my dog. (9) 7% I usually forget my routine. (2) 2% Total Votes: 125

What breed makes the best disc dog? Mixed Breeds (74) 51% Large Herding Breeds (Aussies, Border Collies, etc.) (48) 33% Retrieving Breeds (Labs, Goldens, Pointers, etc.) (12) 8% Sight Hounds (Whippets, Greyhounds) (2) 1% Small Breeds (Terriers, Corgies, etc.) (6) 4% Protection Dogs (Belgian Malinois, German Shepherds, etc.) (2) 1% Total Votes: 144

Which disc dog trick do you think is most highly regarded by judges at major disc dog competitions? Well-executed multiples (7) 8% Spectacular backflips (4) 5% Sky-high vaulting (5) 6% Unique trick throws (4) 5% An innovative new trick (66) 77% Total Votes: 86