Weight Pull Information
Each weight pull events has three main classes.
Puppy class (FREE) for puppies that are over 16 weeks old, at least 30 lbs, and under 12 months old. Puppies will pull the empty cart without sides.
Novice class ($5) for dogs that are at least 12 months old, at least 30 lbs, and just learning how to pull.
Regular class ($10) for dogs that are at least 12 months old and at least 30 lbs. If a dog pulls less then 1,000 lbs in this class, owner can move the dog to novice class (at no extra charge) and the dog can pull in that class until 1,000 lbs is reached or a no pull is called.
Weight classes within the regular class
- Under 60 lbs - Dogs weighing a minimum of 30 lbs up to and including 60 lbs
- 61 - 80 lbs - Dogs weighing a minimum of 61 lbs up to and including 80 lbs
- 81 - 100 lbs - Dogs weighing a minimum of 81 lbs up to and including 100 lbs
- 101 - 120 lbs - Dogs weighing a minimum of 101 lbs up to and including 120 lbs
- Unlimited - Dogs weighing a minimum of 121 lbs. or more
No pull - means the dog did not pull the cart a full 16 ft in 60 seconds.
Iowa Malamute Club Weight Pull Rules
The Iowa Malamute Club will use the AMCA (Alaskan Malamute Club of America) weight pull rules which can be found below
* Due to Covid-19 handlers will NOT hand off their leash. They may either place the leash in their pocket or throw it towards the end of the chute.