This is the first in a series of profiles on the six top agility mixed-breed dogs that received the invitations to compete in the 2016 AKC Agility Invitational. The annual event takes place Dec. 17-18 in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship and the AKC Obedience Classic.

Name: MACH4 Zinfandel Hackman MXC MJB2 XF T2B5

Call Name: Zin

Owner: Betsy & Gene Hackman

Handler: Steve Moon

Hometown: Sante Fe, NM

Age: 3 years

Gender: Female

Jump Height Division:  20’’

Zin was picked up as a stray at the age of 4 months and was adopted out and then returned several times before finding her forever home with Betsy and Gene. A very fast learner, Zin progressed to her first MACH with trainer/handler Steve Moon in less than a year.  Now, another year later, she is working her way to MACH5.  “Her high energy and challenging spirit have found a great joy and discipline in the sport of agility,” Betsy said. “This is Zin's first Invitational. What an amazing honor.”