General Info:
Update 12/13/2020:
Don’t forget to tune in to see Fastest Dogs USA today on ESPN today at 6PM – Eastern Time on ESPN2 !
Update 12/11/2020:
See the Run Times for Friday here. If there is any issue with your run time, please come to the Secy Desk or call 770-778-4346.
Update 12/4/2020:
Final reminders regarding run times, scheduling, dress code, COVID-19 preparations, armband numbers, volunteering and a map of the grounds was sent to all entrants.
Update 11/19/2020:
Crating spaces can now be reserved online. All entrants were emailed instructions and a pin# to log in. Crating will be outdoors under a large tent. There are enough spaces for all dogs. The deadline to reserve a space of your choice is November 30. Crating is optional.
Update 11/9/2020:
All round three invitations have been emailed. Round three entries will close Friday, November 13 at 8:00PM (EST). That will be final round of invites for this event.
Please email: akcfastcatinvitational@akc.org for any questions or if you did not receive your invitation. We may have an older email address on file. If you are on the published invite list you do not have to wait to receive your invitation to enter.
Update 11/3/2020:
Fast CATs will be held on the Saturday and Sunday following the Invitational on the same grounds. There is no qualification. These will be conducted as regular Fast CAT events and are not part of the Invitational. Saturday will have two events, one in the morning one in the afternoon. Sunday will have one morning event. Each event will be limited to 115 entries. Please see the Premium List for all event details.
Update 10/28/2020:
The entry deadline has been EXTENDED for those breeds who do not have a number two ranked dog in the 2019 Rankings. Invitations for qualified dogs who are the number one and only ranked dog for their breed, will be allowed to enter up to the closing deadline of Friday, NOVEMBER 6, 2020 by 8:00PM (EST)
All round two invitations have been emailed. Round two entries will close Friday, November 6 at 8:00PM (EST). If any round two invites are declined an additional third round entry will be sent according to the 2019 Rankings. Third round entries will close November 13. That will be final round of invites for this event.
Please email: akcfastcatinvitational@akc.org for any questions or if you did not receive your invitation. We may have an older email address on file. If you are on the published invite list you do not have to wait to receive your invitation to enter.
- Online Crating Reservation Instructions – Deadline: November 30
- AKC Fast CAT Invitational Premium List
- UPDATE: Entry Deadline Extended for Breeds with one ranked dog
- Round One Invite List
- Round Two Invite List
- Round Three Invite List
- Mail In Paper Entry Form
- Speaking Points Story Form for Exhibitor – (required with mail in entry)
- Volunteer Sign Up