Size does matter. If you want to compete in Teacup Dogs Agility that is. Specifically created for dogs 17” or less, the Teacup Dogs Agility Association (TDAA) features courses just as challenging as USDAA or AKC, but much more fun for small dogs.
Competing for titles on obstacles that are scaled down for the wee ones, dogs and handlers have a blast running standard courses and games.
TDAA Highlights:
- Membership is open to all purebred and mixed-breed dogs
- 12 months of age or older
- Veterans 7 years or older, long backed and short-legged dogs compete at lower jump heights
- Same obstacles as other venues, just scaled down (photos here)
- Jump heights range from 4" to 16"
- Standard Classes and many Games Classes
- Junior and Physically Challenged Handlers are welcomed!
TDAA Trial Confirmation Letter
Join us; you can register at the trial!
We are so very pleased to welcome you to Gemini Dogs for our TDAA trial.
We can’t wait to see your dogs having fun!
Trial Site: This is an indoor trial located at 53 Ayer Road, Littleton, MA 01460.
The trial site opens at 7:00am each day.
Day of Show Entries: Accepted throughout the day, starting at 7:00am; tell your friends and have them join us. Remind them that their dog does not need to be pre-registered with TDAA to enter the trial. The can do that when they get here!
Directions: Take Interstate 495 to exit 30. Turn left and travel just over a mile on Routes 2A/110 West. Go through a stoplight located at the gas station. As you crest the hill, you will notice a gravel company on your right. Please note that GPS devices cannot find our main door. They can get you to this point on Route 2A/110, however. Watch for the gravel company, and then turn right onto Distribution Center Drive. If you immediately look to your right, you will see the trial site; we are located in a very large concrete warehouse. Travel only about 500 yards down Distribution Center Drive, and make your first right into our parking lot. Park anywhere; the entrance is at the nearest end of the stockade fence. If you need help finding us, call (978) 486-9922. Signage will be posted as well!
Ring Size and Surface: The trial site is indoors on ¾-inch horse stall matting with a total ring measurement of 120’x50’.
Move-Ups and Add-Ons: We can be very flexible with processing move-ups and add-ons. Please make every attempt to send us the information by Wednesday. However, please know that move ups are always allowed at anytime during our trials, and you may also add extra runs at any time; just stop by the scoring table and ask!
Height Card: If you did not include a copy of your dog’s TDAA height card with your trial entry, please present it at check-in. If you do not have or present a TDAA height card, your dog must be measured prior to running.
Measuring: Measuring will take place between 7:15am-7:45am each day.
Warm Ups: A warm-up area, consisting of a regulation agility jump (and other obstacles at the judge’s discretion) will be provided. Only dogs entered in the trial may use warm up area.
Running Order: On Saturday, we will run in height order of Small to Tall and in class order of Beginner to Intermediate to Superior, while Games will run 1, 2, 3. On Sunday, the order is reversed.
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Day 1 ~ Saturday
- Game
- Standard
- Standard
- Game
- Standard
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Day 2 ~ Sunday
- Game
- Standard
- Standard
- Game
- Standard
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Obstacles: The following obstacles shall be used. Obstacle specifications meet the current TDAA obstacle requirements for preferred sizes.
• ¾” PVC Bar and Winged Jumps
• 16” diameter Tire
• 36”x36” Table
• 24” Weave Poles
• 16” diameter Collapsed Tunnel
• 16” diameter Pipe Tunnels
• 6’8” A-frame with slats
• 8’ Dogwalk with slats
• 8’ Teeter without slats
For dogs and handlers who have never been on TDAA sized equipment, an obstacle familiarization will be held Saturday and Sunday mornings 15 minutes prior to the first judge’s briefing at 8:00am.
The trial site also offers ring rentals, which are available daily until the trial date by calling (978) 486-9922 or emailing the Trial Chairperson at woof@geminidogs.com.
Awards: Placement rosettes will be awarded for 1st through 4th place for qualifying and non-qualifying scores for all classes. Qualifying ribbons will be awarded to all dogs receiving a qualifying score.
Crating On Site: Please bring a crate(s) to kennel your dog(s). Crating space is provided in the show area.
Exercise Breaks: All dogs must be on leash unless they are in the show ring or warm-up area. We ask that you potty your dog(s) outside the building on the front lawn and clean up after them, using the provided supplies.
Food: Refreshments will be available at the trial site, and there are several fast food and dine-in restaurants nearby. We also have menus for locations that make deliveries.
Contact Info: The trial secretary is Michelle Borelli. You can reach me at michelle@geminidogs.com or (978) 387-3663 by cell phone. I also accept text messages. If you need an immediate response to your email, please send a copy to my mobile email address, which is michelleborelli@gmail.com.