The American Kennel Club's
16th Annual National Agility Championship
runs this Friday and Saturday
at the Livestock Events Center,
free to the public!
This is the first time the competition has come to the West Coast since 2003. And it is expected that many local dogs will compete along side of more than 900 talented dogs, 88 different breeds, from all over the country.
Agility dog competitions are a fast growing sport in America. In fact, the American Kennel Club announced that agility IS the FASTEST growing sport with a large following nationwide since its inception in 1978. Dogs compete against the clock according to canine's height. Teams of handler and canine run for the cleanest and fastest rounds.
Dog agility originated in England with its basis in Grand Prix horse jumping competitions. The leaping dogs actually are said to be mimicking equines as they go over fences, weave through poles, teeter-totter across boards, and negotiate odd and colorful obstacles along a prescribed course.
The American Kennel Club's 16th annual National Agility Championship runs this Friday and Saturday at the Livestock Events Center, Reno. FREE.
Friday: 8am-5pm
Saturday: 7am-6pm
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