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NOTE 2026 FCI IGP rule changes!

FCI FH 1
The wait time to start the track is reduced to a minimum of 60 minutes (from 90mins)

Obedience|
Retrieving on Flat
Marking – Only the minimum distance (8 m) and maximum distance (12 m) are now marked.
Sidelines – Removed completely. The angle of the retrieve is now irrelevant.
Misthrow – Placement on the boundary line at the point closest to the thrower.

Retrieve over Hurdle
Landing zone – The rectangle is widened by 50 cm on both the left and right sides.
Minimum distance – Is reduced to 4 meters from the hurdle.
Misthrow – Placement on the line nearest point or exit point depending on where dumbbell lands.

Retrieve over the Wall
IGP 3 Distance – Reduced to 4 meters (measured from the center of the obstacle).
Objective – To focus on a true climbing jump instead of merely running over with speed