Welcome to New Mexico Sighthounds

The Albuquerque Whippet Fanciers Association (AWFA) has hosted lure coursing since the sport's inception back in the early 1970's. We offer several events per year, including AKC and ASFA lure coursing, which are limited to the sighthound breeds. Beginning in 2008, AWFA has also hosted NOTRA oval track racing events. In 2011 AWFA began offering AKC CAT trials, which are open to all dogs. We have something for everyone!

AKC Lure Coursing breeds are: Afghan Hound, Basenji, Borzoi, Greyhound, Ibizan Hound, Irish Wolfhound, Italian Greyhound, Pharaoh Hound, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Saluki, Scottish Deerhound, and Whippet. Hounds must be at least one year of age or older and have been registered with the American Kennel Club or an AKC recognized foreign registry or that have been granted a PAL / ILP number may be entered. Azawakh, Cirneco Dell’Etna, Norrbottenspets, Portuguese Podengos (Medio & Grande), Sloughi, and Thai Ridgeback houds 1 year of age or older, that have been recorded with the Foundation Stock Service (FSS), or that have a PAL/ILP number are eligible to enter Lure Coursing Tests and Trials for Junior, Senior, and Master Courser titles but are not eligible for championship points.

For information on AKC's CAT trials, which are open to ANY dog, click here. 

ASFA-eligible breeds are: Afghan Hound, Azawakh, Basenji, Borzoi, Cirneco dell'Etna, Greyhound, Ibizan Hound, Irish Wolfhound, Italian Greyhound, Pharaoh Hound, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Saluki, Scottish Deerhound, Sloughi, and Whippet may be entered in the regular stakes. Limited Stake breeds currently include purebred Chart Polski, Galgo Español, Magyar Agar, Peruvian Inca Orchid, Portuguese Podengo, and Silken Windhounds.

NOTRA-eligible breeds are: Afghan Hounds, Basenji, Borzoi, Cirneco dell’Etna, Greyhounds, Ibizan Hounds, Irish Wolfhounds, Italian Greyhounds, Magyar Agar, Pharaoh Hounds, Portuguese Podengos (Pequeño, Medio, Grande), Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Salukis, Scottish Deerhounds, Sloughis, and Whippets.
 
For more information on lure coursing visit the ASFA (American Sighthound Field Association) website and the AKC (American Kennel Club) websites. For information on oval racing visit NOTRA (North American Oval Racing Association). Or, contact us.
 

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