Carry and Hand-Over

Applies to: RH – F, FL, T, L, MT, W; all levels
Points: 10 p

Setup

• 1 table or elevated place (for D to be picked up from)
• 1 marked spot for hand-over
• 1 marked spot for final position
• 1 assistant (HP — Hilfsperson)

If DH cannot carry the dog, an assistant may perform the initial lift, carry and hand-over. DH walks alongside until hand-over, then performs the remaining handler actions.

Permitted AC/VC (Level V)

• 1 AC and/or VC for jumping onto table (from GS)
• 1 AC or VC for recall
• 1 AC or VC for GS

Execution — Level V

1. From GS, D jumps onto table at AC/VC.
2. DH picks up D from table, carries D 10 steps straight on.
3. During carry: D’s tail must be free.
4. DH hands D over to HP.
5. HP carries D 10 steps next to DH, D’s head facing DH. DH may speak to D.
6. HP puts D down; DH ends with GS.

Execution — Level A and B

1. Perform the initial mounting, lift, ten-step carry and hand-over as in V.
2. HP carries D 10 steps further (away from DH); DH stops and stays.
3. D must remain with HP until DH calls D with 1 AC at the judge’s instruction.
4. D comes quickly, sits in front, after 3 sec → GS on AC.

Evaluation — Faults

• D not cooperative or not calm during carry → devalue accordingly
• D growls slightly or pulls back when picked up/put down → devalue
• D jumps off during carry → Insufficient
• D leaves HP after being put down and before the judge’s recall instruction → max Satisfactory for the exercise (A and B); return is not a condition

Sources

FCI/IRO 2025, §3.3.9. Binding IRO guideline, approved 25 August 2026.