“Barn Hunt tests the nose, speed, agility, and surefootedness of dogs that have a history of above-ground vermin hunting,” said Robin Nuttall, founder of the Barn Hunt Association.”

Barn Hunt has titles, levels of increasing difficulty, and championships. Barn Hunt is an independent sport, but titles are recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC), the United Kennel Club (UKC), …

Nov 13, 2025 · Barn Hunt is a competitive sport where dogs and handlers work as a team to locate hidden rats in secure tubes hidden in straw or hay. The rats are well-cared for pets who are always …

Learn about AKC Barn Hunt titles, their significance, and how to earn them. Discover the levels of barn hunt titles and registrations.

Explore Barn Hunt with any dog in this thrilling sport, earn AKC-recognized titles, and discover the joy of traditional vermin hunting roles.

“Rat catchers” rid farms of destructive vermin – and the hunting and teamwork skills required to do so are the foundation of the sport of Barn Hunt. Dogs and their handlers work as a team to locate and …

Barn Hunt has titles, levels of increasing difficulty, and championships. Barn Hunt is an independent sport, but titles are recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC), the United Kennel Club (UKC), …