The Incredible Dog Challenge
For more than 20 years, Purina® Pro Plan® has given incredible canine athletes the platform to showcase their amazing abilities in exciting events like dock diving, flying disc, agility and more!
INCREDIBLE IN ACTION
Extraordinary performances. Amazing science. Inspiring stories. The incredible Dog Challenge has it all. For more information on sources, click here.
INCREDIBLE MOMENTS
Relive the thrilling moments that earned the winning dogs their victories – and places in history.
DOCK DIVING EVENT
Dogs sprint down a 40-foot stage before launching into a pool, aiming for recording breaking length as they hit the water.
30 WEAVE UP AND BACK
This head-to-head race sends two dogs weaving through a 30-weave pole up-and-back course as fast as they can without missing a pole.
FREESTYLE FLYING DISC
Dog/human teams perform together in this high-flying, high-energy event featuring aerial maneuvers and jaw-dropping tricks.
DOG AGILITY COURSE
Dog/owner teams make run through a challenge course that’s made up of a variety of jumps, A-frames, tunnels and other obstacles. Fastest time wins!
FETCH-IT EVENT
Dogs run off a 40-foot stage and try to catch or knock down a bumper which hangs 4 feet above the water.
SURF DOG COMPETITION
Life jacket-wearing dogs try to catch and ride a wave on their foam boards with the help of their handler.
INCREDIBLE SCIENCE
Learn about the incredible science behind elite canine athletes.
DOGS BURN FAT AT ALMOST 2X THE RATE OF HUMANS
A diet that's high in fat and protein can increase an active dog's metabolism and his endurance.
Source:
Reynolds et al., Iams Nutrition symposium,1996, Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats in Nutrition Research Council 2008, Ch. 11, pp 285-287
INCREDIBLE SPRINTERS
During sprint racing, dogs will burn energy at a rate 3 times greater during the initial burst of acceleration (first 7.5 seconds) compared to rate of burning energy during the rest of the run (up to 1 min).
Source:R. Staaden, 1984
INCREDIBLE ENERGY
A dog’s muscles store 50x more energy as fat when compared to the total amount of carbohydrates stored in muscle as glycogen.
Source:Internal calculation based on estimates of body fat and muscle glycogen content from Kobryn and Brzezinska, 1978
SMALL DOG BIG JUMPS
Most small dogs can jump 6 times higher than their hip height.
ONE GIANT LEAP
On a pound for pound basis, dogs can produce more muscle power in comparison to humans which is one reason they can jump so high and so far.
A dog's main energy source comes from fat, not carbs.
Source:Reynolds et al., Iams Nutrition symposium,1996
Vo2 MAX
Concentrated Nutrition of SPORT 30/20 helps optimize oxygen metabolism for increased endurance.
Source:Reynolds et al., Iams Nutrition symposium,1996
30/20
SPORT Performance 30/20 has 30% protein, 20% fat to help fuel metabolic needs and maintain lean muscle in active dogs.
SPORT formulas deliver fine-tuned nutrition to promote strength and endurance.
THE LEADERBOARD
See which dogs came out on top on the field, at the dock and in the water.
2018 NATIONAL FINALS
SMALL DOG AGILITY
Champion: Pink, Jennifer Crank 30.90
2nd Place: Pre, Laura Dolan
3rd Place: Wren, Betsey Lynch
LARGE DOG AGILITY
Champion: Fame(US), Jessica Ajoux 32.72
2nd Place: Paddy, Anita Tipton
3rd Place: Mako, Kristie Moser
DIVING DOG
Champion: Voss, Charlotte Blake 31'0"
2nd Place: Leo, Linda Bonner
3rd Place: Liam, Scott Dempsey
JACK RUSSELL RACING
Champion: King, Travis Hallman
2nd Place: Up-Shiraz, Barbara Chesnut
3rd Place: Crocket, Bill Castle
FETCH IT
Champion: Spitfire, Sydney Mackey 26
2nd Place: Gunner, Jay Young
2nd Place: Slingshot, Rachael Brinkman
30 WEAVE UP & BACK
Champion: Wren, Betsey Lynch
2nd Place: Paddy, Anita Tipton
3rd Place: Rauri Belle, Dianne O'Reilly
FREESTYLE FLYING DISC
Champion: Muse, Jeff Hill 93.3
2nd Place: Torch, Kirby McIIveen
3rd Place: Riley, Mark Faragoi
SMALL DOG SURF
Champion: Giselle, Susanna Gan 27.15
2nd Place: Kai, April Pasko
3rd Place: Gidget, Alecia Nelson
LARGE DOG SURF
Champion: Sugar, Ryan Roustan 26.25
2nd Place: Derby, Kentucky Gallahue
3rd Place: Turbo, Gary Lavliere
2017 EASTERN REGIONALS
SMALL DOG AGILITY
Champion: Sundae, Angie Benacquisto 32.07
2nd Place: Lyric, Cindy Glover
3rd Place: Crackers, Andy Mueller
LARGE DOG AGILITY
Champion: Paddy, Anita Tipton 34.01
2nd Place: Notch, Amber McCune
3rd Place: Luna, Shane Miller
30 WEAVE UP & BACK
Champion: Notch, Amber McCune
2nd Place: Lyric, Cindy Glover
3rd Place: Swift, Jennfier Crank
DIVING DOG
Champion: Big Griz, Tony Lampert31’3”
2nd Place: Yay Oh, Crystal McClaren
3rd Place: Storie, JD McKinght
FETCH IT!
Champion: Bo, Crystal McClaran
2nd Place: Ice, Brain Butler
3rd Place: Flank Sinatra, Cyndy Douan
FREESTYLE FLYING DISC
Champion: Quincy, Alisa Vargas 90.0
2nd Place: Bazooka, Mat Bilderbeck
3rd Place: Bella Burone, Danny Venegas
JACK RUSSELL RACES
Champion: Moondoogie, Terry Lawrence
2nd Place: Crocket, Bill Castle
3rd Place: Kane, Jim Drain
2017 WESTERN REGIONALS
SMALL DOG AGILITY
Champion: Kirk, Channan Fosty32.41
2nd Place: Cisco, Keith Highley
3rd Place: Hedy, Susan Cochran
LARGE DOG AGILITY
Champion: Tobie, Elicia Calhoun McIloy34.86
2nd Place: Force, Kim Terrill
3rd Place: Sprite, Shelly Vandevelde
30 WEAVE UP & BACK
Champion: Wren, Betsey Lynch
2nd Place: Champ, Bill Molloy
3rd Place: Sprite, Romy Dupan-Demers
DIVING DOG
Champion: Hudson, Amy Peterson30’10”
2nd Place: Inde, Michon Mills
3rd Place: Q, Jan Elizabeth
FETCH IT!
Champion: Hudson, Amy Peterson25’
2nd Place: Saphira, Melissa Ness
3rd Place: Murphy, Emily Hyler
FREESTYLE FLYING DISC
Champion: Torch, Kirby McIlveen92.0
2nd Place: DJ Pan, Blanco Kim
3rd Place: Hocus Pocus, Ellie Stivers
JACK RUSSELL RACES
Champion: Up Shiraz, Barbara Chesnut
2nd Place: Soulman, Brad McClure
3rd Place: Finn, Bob Jones
SMALL SURF DOG
Champion: Sully Ron Davis29.81
2nd Place: Gidget, Alecia Nelson
3rd Place: Giselle, Susanna Gan
LARGE SURF DOG
Champion: Turbo, Gary Lavliere28.15
2nd Place: Haole, John Murphy
3rd Place: Teddy, Daniel Sloppye
2017 NATIONAL FINALS
SMALL DOG AGILITY
Champion: Kirk, Channa Frosty33.69
2nd Place: Sundae, Angie Benacquisto
3rd Place: Pixel, Ami Sheffield
LARGE DOG AGILITY
Champion: Tobie, Elicia Calhoun Molloy37.11
2nd Place: Notch, Amber McCune
3rd Place: Luna, Shane Miller
30 WEAVE UP & BACK
Champion: Wren, Betsey Lynch
2nd Place: Idgie, Terry Herman
3rd Place: Lyric, Cindy Glover
DIVING DOG
Champion: Detox, Craigh Knowles32’8”
2nd Place: Storie, JD McKnight
3rd Place: Big Griz, Tony Lampert
FETCH IT!
Champion: Bo, Crystal McClaran26’
2nd Place: Hudson, Amy Peterson
3rd Place: Gunner, Jason Young
FREESTYLE FLYING DISC
Champion: Torch, Kirby McIlveen92.5
2nd Place: Bazooka, Matt Bilderbeck
3rd Place: Hocus Pocus, Ellie Stivers
JACK RUSSELL RACES
Champion: Drako, Daren Shiver
2nd Place: King, Travis Hallman
3rd Place: Up-Shiraz, Barbara Chesnut
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