Cinco de Mayo Chihuahua Race/Costume Contest
Rules and Regulations
- Competing race dogs must be a full-blooded Chihuahua or Chihuahua mix. Your dog DOES NOT have to be AKA or AKC registered/certified. Please bring your dog’s shot records that indicate “Chihuahua” or “Chihuahua mix” breed. Race judges have the right to disqualify any dogs.
- All race dogs must have a current rabies vaccine. Please bring verification with you on race day.
- You may register more than one dog. A registration form must be submitted for each racer.
- Races are divided into groups determined by the race judges.
- You may bring your dog’s favorite toy; however, no toy may be longer than 8 inches.
- Blankets or large distracting objects are not permitted at the finish line.
- No food (human or dog) is permitted in the race track area.
- Only dogs entered to race are permitted in the race track area.
- Only two people per dog are permitted in the race track area.
- Only one person is permitted at the start line, one person is permitted at the finish line.
- All race dogs must be on the ground and behind the start line when released for the race.
- You are not permitted to launch your dog from your arms. If you do so, your dog will be disqualified.
- All dogs must be leashed when not racing.
- Owners must clean up after your dog.
- Dogs must display his/her best behavior. Any dog showing aggression or fighting will be asked to leave and may not be permitted to race.
- Owner must be in control of your dog at all times. Do not leave dogs unattended for any reason.
- The racetrack length will be determined. Dogs will race in a fenced-in area off leash.
- This is a rain or shine event.
- The first Chihuahua race begins at 6:30pm. Races run back-to-back.
- Prizes are awarded for a first through third place finish.