Jim that is awesome about your rotties! You and your wife have much to be proud of! It's so much fun working with (and painting and photographing) dogs...today I am laying my first track for my little girl Hallie. I'm just a little over the top about this dog we are joined at the hip!

Thanks for the good discussion here. I finally did hear from someone who said typically around 50 dogs are entered at the Borzoi Nationals in Lure Coursing. It goes for 2 days. I am also shooting a Schutzhund Trial on the 19th (very small...maybe 5-7 dogs) but it will be good practice. The person who answered my lure coursing questions also said the owners like good action shots (more than win) with the dog tucked up or stretched out or possibly somewhat head on. It will be interesting to see how it goes and where we go from there. These posts have been such a help!!