The top Agility dogs in the nation gathered in Tulsa, Oklahoma March 26-28 for the 2021 AKC National Agility Championship. The 1,100+ dogs all competed in hopes of being crowned National Agility Champions.
“After the cancellation of last year’s championship, it was even more exciting to see all the competitors come out this year and show off their honed skills,” said AKC Executive Vice President of Sports and Events Doug Ljungren. “These canine athletes are the best of the best in the sport, and we’re proud to celebrate them and their talented handlers.”
Champions were announced in each of the six height divisions (8″, 12″, 16″, 20″, 24” and 24C” respectively).
8″ Agility Champion
Lark the Papillon
Our first winner of the night… Lark the Papillon!
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— American Kennel Club (@akcdoglovers) April 1, 2021
Call Name: Lark
Registered Name: MACH4 Aerilee’s Songbird MXC PAD MJC DCAT
Breed: Papillon
Handler: Betsey Lynch
From: Delaware, OH
Age: 4
Time: 39.149 seconds
12″ Agility Champion
Prix the Manchester Terrier
Shout out to Prix, our 12 inch champion! 🏆
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— American Kennel Club (@akcdoglovers) April 1, 2021
Call Name: Prix
Registered Name: MACH Blue Moon’s Grand Prix Perfect MXB MJS
Breed: Manchester Terrier
Handler: Beth Mathews-Bradshaw
From: Haymarket, VA
Age: 5
Time: 43.648 seconds
16″ Agility Champion
P!nk the Border Collie
If you know agility, you know P!nk. Check out her championship victory in the 16 inch division! 🏆
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— American Kennel Club (@akcdoglovers) April 1, 2021
Call Name: P!nk
Registered Name: NAC MACH2 Breezyblue’s Get This Party Started MXG PAD MJS PJD NF (P!nk)
Breed: Border Collie
Handler: Jennifer Crank
From: Columbus, OH
Age: 9
Time: 33.278 seconds
20″ Agility Champion
Hallelujah the Border Colliie
Halleujah!!!! Halleuuuuuujah!!!! Meet your 20 inch champ.🏆
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— American Kennel Club (@akcdoglovers) April 1, 2021
Call Name: Hallelujah
Registered Name: Pride Creek’s Now We’Re Talking AX MXJ
Breed: Border Collie
Handler: Jessica Ajoux
From: Wyncote, PA
Time: 33.462 seconds
24″ Agility Champion
Kaboom the Border Collie
KABOOOOOOM💥 WINS 💥 IT! 💥
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— American Kennel Club (@akcdoglovers) April 1, 2021
Call Name: Kaboom
Registered Name: GCH CH MACH5 Shorelands Explosion On The Darkside MXB2 PAD MJB2 XF T2B DJ
Breed: Border Collie
Handler: Amber McCune
From: Bedford, NH
Age: 7
Time: 38.070 seconds
24C” Agility Champion
Knack the Border Collie
And there you have it, folks! Knack is our final winner of the night! 🏆
As always, thanks for watching and celebrating the greatness of dogs with us. pic.twitter.com/ZzwuwcQXv9
— American Kennel Club (@akcdoglovers) April 1, 2021
Call Name: Knack
Registered Name: Hob Nob Knack For Knowing MX MXB MXJ NF
Breed: Border Collie
Handler: Soshana Dos
From: Durham, CT
Age: 6
Time: 36.369 seconds
Want More?
Check out the preferred finals winners, catch the regular finals on ESPN, and learn about one special rescue dog who placed in finals.
Get Started in Agility
Any breed — including mixed breeds — can participate in Agility. The first step is making sure your dog is registered. Mixed breeds can register as Canine Partners.
A great first step is working toward your ACT title. The Agility Course Test (ACT) is an entry-level agility event designed to introduce and welcome beginning dogs and their handlers to the AKC sport of agility. Any dog 15 months or older can participate and the title can now be earned virtually.