Full Speed Ahead! The Nation’s Quickest Dogs Crowned At AKC Fast Cat Invitational

The American Kennel Club (AKC^®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is excited to announce the winners of the 2026 AKC^® Fast CAT^® Invitational. The event took place September 18-21, 2026 at the Sycamore Creek Family Ranch in Branson, MO. The 10 fastest dogs from each breed, determined by their rankings in the AKC Fast Coursing Ability Tests (Fast CAT), were invited to compete in the 7th annual AKC Fast CAT Invitational.

Over three days of preliminary runs, each dog competed twice in one of two divisions: Pure Speed and Speed of the Breed. In the Pure Speed division, the top 10 fastest dogs within each height class were recognized based on their actual running times. In the Speed of the Breed division, the top 10 dogs that most exceeded their breed’s average speed were honored. The highest-ranking dog in each division earned the titles of 2026 Pure Speed Champion and 2026 Speed of the Breed Champion, respectively. 

The winners:                   

A total of 682 of the best Fast CAT dogs from 48 U.S. states and two Canadian Provinces representing 197 individual breeds and 16 mixed-breed dogs came together to compete for a chance to be named Pure Speed Champion and/or Speed of the Breed Champion.

Mixed-breed dogs are welcome to compete in AKC sports through the AKC Canine Partners^TM program. Learn more about AKC Canine Partners here.

Pure Speed Division:  

HC 1 Pure Speed Champion

Fritsch FCAT7, a Greyhound known as “Fritz,” owned by David Nevius & Chris Kronick.

This is Fritz’s second year in a row as Pure Speed Champion.

2^nd Place

TCS Mr. Scamander CAA FCAT, a Whippet known as “Newt,” owned by Kimberly Salem

3^rd Place

Danny’S Moll FCAT, a Greyhound known as “Pippin,” owned by Elizabeth and Dave Williams.

4^th Place

Mc’s Dyn-O-Mite FCAT, a mixed-breed dog known as “Mighty,” owned by Carrie Vosburg and Justin Daniel

HC 1.5 Pure Speed Champion

Sincity’S Social Climber FDC CA FCAT2, a mixed-breed dog known as “Summit,” owned by Gordon Kane and Lori Lagasse

2^nd Place

Sincity’S My Bff FCAT2, a mixed-breed dog known as “Bestie,” owned by Pamela Martin

3^rd Place

Rose Of Earl CA FCAT13 SWN DE DMA FITB FTI, an Australian Cattle Dog known as “Rose,” owned by Heather Santella

4^th Place

Dugger Mtn’s Red Dot Ace MX MXB MXJ MJB XF T2B CA FCAT2, a Miniature American Shepherd known as “Dottie,” owned by Jennifer Young 

HC 2 Pure Speed Champion

George’s Zachary FCAT, a mixed-breed dog known as “Zachary,” owned by Ronald George

2^nd Place

Patterday’s Everyone Knew Her As Nancy RA MX MXJ MXP MJP MXF FCAT CGC, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi known as “Magill,” owned by Erin Day and JoAnn Patterson

3^rd Place

Stone’s Halo On Button’s Angel FCAT SBA SCN SIN TKP ATT, a Rat Terrier known as “Halo,” owned by Allison Stone

4^th Place

Meraki Heaven Sent A Little Rae Of Sunshine FCAT3 SIN RATN FITS, a Rat Terrier known as “Raegan,” owned by Donna and Wayne Grimm

Speed of the Breed Division

Speed of the Breed Division Champion

Orbit Three Two One Blastoff Artemis RI DCAT CGC, a Biewer Terrier known as “Artie,” owned by Kathleen Miles

2^nd Place

Rocky Point BCAT STR FITB, a Pomeranian known as “Rocky,” owned by Kathleen Bouressa

3^rd Place

MACH2 Dancing To A Different BeetBox MXS MJG MFB TQX T2B3 FCAT5 SWA SCE SEE SBE TKI, a Chihuahua known as “Beetle,” owned by Carrie Griffen-Yakush

4^th Place

CH Rocking Oaks Admiral Hopper RI FCAT2 CGC TKN ATT VHMP FITS, a Mastiff known as “Grace,” owned by Debbie Wolfe, Ross Brensinger, and Tara Gray

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