AKC/USA Agility World Team Ready to Shine at the World Championship

The AKC /USA Agility World team is currently in Rieden, Germany, getting ready for the FCI Agility World Championship from October 1-3.

According to the AKC website, the team has spent the past few days practicing for the big event. “They were fortunate this year to practice on the same surface they will compete on in an adjacent arena to the competition site,” AKC reports. You can see highlights from their first practice in this video.

i Love Dogs wishes the best of luck to AKC /USA Agility World team captain Andy Hartman, coach Nancy Gyes, assistant coach Kathie Leggett, and these pawsome members of the 2010 team.

Small Dogs:

Dee Anna Gamel & Kelsi
Marcy Mantell & Wave
Anne Stocum & Breeze
Heidi Vania & Ice
Alternate: John Nys & Blink

Medium Dogs:

Diane Goodspeed & Demon
Karen Holik & Sizzle
John Nys & Rush
Maureen Waldron & Mickle
Alternate: Nancy Kleinhans & Jimmy Dean

Large Dogs:

Ann Braue & Scream
Channon Fosty & Icon
Daisy Peel & Solar
Terry Smorch & Presto
Alternate: Silvina Bruera & Maja

More videos and the latest updates are available on the American Kennel Club’s Facebook page. You can view the championship live for a fee.

i Love Dogs is proud to be a major sponsor of AKC/USA Agility World Team.

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Laura Goldman

Laura Goldman is senior social media writer for i Love Dogs, Inc. She does love dogs. And elephants and turtles. Along with writing about the loves of her life, Laura likes to play with her two pound pups and tell anyone who’ll listen just how awesome Pit Bulls are.