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 February 22 and 23 in Glendale, Arizona. 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.
Overall Winner
Call Name: Revenant
Registered Name: Jammin’ Fear Factor
Breed: Whippet
Owner: Rebecca Johnson
From: Arlington, Washington
Average Speed: 35.65 MPH
Fastest Time: 5.712 seconds
Runner-Up
Call Name: Winston
Registered Name: Jammin’ Afternoon Tea at Chartwell CD BN RI JC FCAT7 CGCA TKI ATT
Breed: Whippet
Owner: Ellen Bonacarti
From: Clarksburg, New Jersey
Average Speed: 34.59 MPH
Fastest Time: 5.903 seconds
Second Runner-Up
Call Name: Apex
Registered Name: Outrun’s Aggressively Pursuing EXcellence
Breed: All-American Dog
Owner: Brendon Dull
From: Dallas, Texas
Average Speed: 32.77 MPH
Fastest Time: 6.153 seconds
Special Heat Winners
These dogs were the fastest in their breeds.
Beagle
- “Skye” (Tequila Skyerise), owned by Lindsey McClay of Portsmouth, Ohio, with an average time of 8.485 seconds and an average speed of 24.11 MPH.
- “Wahini” (C2R Wicked Blue Wahini RN NAJ DCAT ACT1J CGC TKI FITB), owned by Morgan Weller of Panama City, Florida, with an average time of 8.509 seconds and an average speed of 24.04 MPH.
- “Toast” (KS Kneaded A Purebread CAX3 FCAT11 CGC TKN FITB), owned by Hannah Schaede of Thompsonville, Illinois, with an average time of 8.621 seconds and an average speed of 23.73 MPH.
Labrador Retriever
- “Sequel” (Flyin Skys Sequel to the Storie), owned by JD and Ronalee McKnight of West Milton, Ohio, with an average time of 7.202 seconds and an average speed of 28.4 MPH.
- “Mickey Mouse” (Mickey Moon Mouse), owned by Jill Schmidt of North Mankato, Minnesota, with an average time of 7.223 seconds and an average speed of 28.32 MPH.
- “Anderson” (Anderson the Lab), owned by Becky Wright of Churchville, Pennsylvania, with an average time of 7.544 seconds and an average speed of 27.12 MPH.
- “Bear” (Texas Little Bear Jones FDC CAX FCAT6 ATT), owned by Marian Jones of Telephone, Texas, with an average time of 7.729 seconds and an average speed of 26.47 MPH.
Pekingese
- “Mister!” (They Call Me Mister! RI OA AXJ FCAT7 RATN), owned by Jeanette Monroe of St. Louis, Missouri, with an average time of 11.817 seconds and an average speed of 17.31 MPH.
- “Leila” (Leila Lu), owned by Judy May of Clinton, Iowa, with an average time of 17.951 seconds and an average speed of 11.53 MPH.
- “Smokey” (Smokey Bear Dreamers Delight), owned by Cindy Lutian of Merritt Island, Florida, with an average time of 21.292 seconds and an average speed of 9.61 MPH.
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.