Agility Contests Go to the Dogs as Tiny Breeds Star in 'Petit Prix'

Amber, a canine athlete, recently won first place in an agility competition, narrowly beating out Daisy, a Chihuahua, in the 4-inch-tall category.

The 3-year-old, four-pound Yorkshire, who wore a ribbon in her hair for the event, cleared several hurdles and tunnels, zigzagged through poles and traversed a teeter-totter at an average two yards per second in a race against the clock. Amber's owner credits her success to practice and mentoring from a family member, Tiffany, who competes in the 8-inch category and has several titles, including Teacup Agile Dog Champion.

"Amber just follows everything Tiffany does," says Phyllis Bandi, who has a scrapbook filled with awards devoted to each of the Yorkshires....

Source: Agility Contests Go to the Dogs as Tiny Breeds Star in 'Petit Prix' - Idea to Include Bigger Canines Causes Alarm; Owners Avoid a Tempest in a Teacup By CLARE ANSBERRY, online.wsj.com