Some of the fastest dogs in the country dashed after the coveted “bunny” lure in a 100-yard Fast CAT dash at Fastest Dogs USA, held on May 19 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Many breeds and different-sized dogs raced to qualify for this event, and the winner was crowned the fastest dog in the country.
The top dog from the fastest breeds was invited, plus the Fastest Dogs USA winner from last year. Each dog ran the 100-yard dash twice, with the top five fastest running an additional heat to determine the winner.
All the action was aired on ESPN on July 29, 2023.
Overall Winner
Call Name: Winston
Registered Name: Jammin’ Afternoon Tea at Chartwell CD BN RN FCAT5 JC CGC TKN ATT
Breed: Whippet
Owner: Ellen Bonacarti
From: Clarksburg, NJ
Runner-Up
Call Name: Beni
Registered Name: Hogs Benidorm JC FCAT
Breed: Greyhound
Owner: Sandy McMillan
From: Fort Meyers, Florida
Second Runner-Up
Call Name: Salt
Registered Name: Perla Avalon Noblehouse Midnight Margarita JC CAA FCAT
Breed: Borzoi
Owner: Kirbie Allen
From: Tupelo, Missouri
Special Heat Winners
These dogs were the fastest in their breeds.
Bulldog: Bronco (Bronco XIV BCAT), owned by Shelby Rein of Allen Park, Michigan.
Great Dane: Aria (Dynamic Danes’ Aria’s Razzle N Dazzle N FDC CA FCAT DN CGCA CGCU TKN ATT), owned by Kaitlin LeeAnn Cunningham of Rome, Georgia.
Miniature Schnauzer: Joker (Jack “The Joker” Napier – Clown Prince Of Crime CA FCAT6 CGC TKN), owned by Brittany Carvalheria of Palm Coast, Florida.
At Fastest Dogs USA, an AKC and ESPN production, the country’s speediest canines gather for the fifth annual, invitation-only event. Dogs of all breeds participate year-long, around the country, in AKC Fast Coursing Ability Tests (Fast CAT) – the 100-yard dash for dogs.