18 inches or greater (Handicap: 1.0)
12 inches to under 18 inches (Handicap: 1.5)
Under 12 inches (Handicap: 2.0)
Select your dog's height division to apply the correct handicap.
Speed: 0.00 MPH
Handicap Multiplier: 1.0
Total Points: 0.00
function calculateFastCatPoints() {
// Get inputs
var timeInput = document.getElementById('fcTime');
var heightInput = document.getElementById('fcHeight');
var resultsDiv = document.getElementById('fcResults');
var time = parseFloat(timeInput.value);
var handicap = parseFloat(heightInput.value);
// Validation
if (isNaN(time) || time <= 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid run time greater than 0 seconds.");
return;
}
// AKC Fast CAT Formula: MPH = 204.545 / Time
var mph = 204.545 / time;
// Points Formula: MPH * Handicap
var points = mph * handicap;
// Display Results
document.getElementById('resSpeed').innerHTML = mph.toFixed(2) + " MPH";
document.getElementById('resHandicap').innerHTML = handicap.toFixed(1) + "x";
document.getElementById('resPoints').innerHTML = points.toFixed(2);
// Show result box
resultsDiv.style.display = "block";
}
Understanding Fast CAT Scoring
The Fast CAT (Coursing Ability Test) is a timed 100-yard dash where dogs run individually, chasing a lure. It is one of the American Kennel Club's (AKC) fastest-growing sports. While the concept is simple—run as fast as possible—the scoring system involves a specific mathematical formula that levels the playing field for dogs of different sizes.
The Formula
Your dog's score is based on their speed in miles per hour (MPH), converted into points. The official calculation used to determine MPH is:
204.545 / Time (seconds) = MPH
Once the MPH is established, it is multiplied by a handicap based on the dog's height to determine the final points awarded for the run.
Height Handicaps Explained
To ensure fairness, smaller dogs are given a handicap multiplier because they physically cannot cover ground as quickly as larger breeds. The points are calculated as MPH × Handicap.
Under 12 inches: Handicap of 2.0 (Points = MPH × 2)
12 inches to under 18 inches: Handicap of 1.5 (Points = MPH × 1.5)
18 inches and over: Handicap of 1.0 (Points = MPH × 1)
Earning Titles
Points are accumulated over time to earn suffix titles. These points do not expire. The titling structure is as follows:
BCAT: 150 Points
DCAT: 500 Points
FCAT: 1,000 Points
FCAT#: For every additional 500 points after reaching FCAT.
Example Calculation
If a dog that is 14 inches tall runs the 100-yard dash in 8.5 seconds:
Calculate Speed: 204.545 / 8.5 = 24.06 MPH
Determine Handicap: 14 inches falls in the "12 to under 18" bracket, so the handicap is 1.5.
Calculate Points: 24.06 × 1.5 = 36.09 Points.
Use the calculator above to quickly determine how many points your dog earned in their latest run and track your progress toward the next title.