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!
Here at Purina, the health and safety of people and pets remains our top priority. So, while we are proud to announce the return of the Incredible Dog Challenge, we followed CDC guidelines and enacted a series of safety measures for this year’s event. From face covering and social distancing for all to no fans in the stands, the 2020 National Finals may look and sound a bit different, but rest assured the action on the field, dock and pool was just as Incredible as ever!
2020 NATIONAL FINALS
PURINA FARMS
2021 WESTERN REGIONAL
LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON
CHECK OUT THE ACTION FROM THE 2020 NATIONAL FINALS AT PURINA FARMS
INCREDIBLE ACTION
Explore the lineup of feet-flying, gravity-defying and awe-inspiring events that make up the Incredible Dog Challenge.
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!
Dogs sprint down a 40-foot stage before launching into a pool, aiming for recording breaking length as they hit the water.
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.
Dog/human teams perform together in this high-flying, high-energy event featuring aerial maneuvers and jaw-dropping tricks.
Dogs run off a 40-foot stage and try to catch or knock down a bumper which hangs 4 feet above the water.
Six Jack Russell terriers race to the finish line while leaping three obstacles and then flying through a narrow foam tunnel.
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. For more information on sources, click here
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
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
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
Most small dogs can jump 6 times higher than their hip height.
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
Concentrated Nutrition of SPORT 30/20 helps optimize oxygen metabolism for increased endurance.
Source:Reynolds et al., Iams Nutrition symposium,1996
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.
2019 NATIONAL FINALS
Champion: Pixel, Ami Sheffield 33.88
2nd Place: Joss, Linda Johns
3rd Place: Pink, Jennifer Crank
Champion: Fallon, Kim Stuber 35.34
2nd Place: Vim, Kim Terrill
3rd Place: Pepper, Kim Fuqua
Champion: Sounders, Laurel Behnke 35’9”
2nd Place: Slingshot, Rachel Brinkman
3rd Place: Spitfire, Sydney Mackey
Champion: Animal Inn
2nd Place: Speed Racers
3rd Place: Skidmarkz
Champion: Blondie, Sammy Hopewell
2nd Place: Trubel, Mary Daly
3rd Place: Blade, Justin Caynor
Champion: Sounders, Laurel Behnke 27’6”
2nd Place: Slingshot, Rachel Brinkman
3rd Place: Spitfire, Sydney Mackey
Champion: Wren, Betsy Lynch
2nd Place: Joss, Linda Johns
3rd Place: Vim, Kim Terrill
Champion: Leap, Andrea Rigler 92.7
2nd Place: Maya, Brad Denney
3rd Place: Muse, Jeff Hill
2019 WESTERN REGIONALS
Champion: Joss, Linda Johns 35.15
2nd Place: Cisco, Keith Highely
3rd Place: Fable, Suzanne Boldt
Champion: Vim, Kim Terrill 35.26
2nd Place: Pepper, Kim Fuqua
3rd Place: Kaboom, Amber McCune
Champion: Aegon, Dane Seidlitz 32’2”
2nd Place: Sling Shot, Rachael Brinkman
3rd Place: Leo, Linda Bonner
Champion: Sounders, Laurel Behnke 25’
2nd Place: Slingshot, Rachael Brinkman
3rd Place: Reese, Tammy Strassenberg
Champion: Crocket, Bill Castle
2nd Place: Up Shiraz, Barbara Chestnut
3rd Place: Case, John Ohlheiser
Champion: Maya, Brad Deney 91
2nd Place: Afrika, Oscar Mauricio Arevalo Sanchez
3rd Place: Torch, Kirby McIIveen
Champion: Kenobi, PJ O’Connior
2nd Place: Pepper, Kim Fuqua
3rd Place: Vim, Kim Terrill
Champion: Kodi, Becca Kreski 2:03:43
2nd Place: Mr. Biggs, Pam McWilliams
3rd Place: Gidget, Alicia Nelson
Champion: Price Dudeman, Ryan Thor 2:08:62
2nd Place: Goose, Nick Carlton
3rd Place: Mac, AJ
2018 NATIONAL FINALS
Champion: Pink, Jennifer Crank 30.90
2nd Place: Pre, Laura Dolan
3rd Place: Wren, Betsey Lynch
Champion: Fame(US), Jessica Ajoux 32.72
2nd Place: Paddy, Anita Tipton
3rd Place: Mako, Kristie Moser
Champion: Voss, Charlotte Blake 31'0"
2nd Place: Leo, Linda Bonner
3rd Place: Liam, Scott Dempsey
Champion: King, Travis Hallman
2nd Place: Up-Shiraz, Barbara Chesnut
3rd Place: Crocket, Bill Castle
Champion: Spitfire, Sydney Mackey 26
2nd Place: Gunner, Jay Young
2nd Place: Slingshot, Rachael Brinkman
Champion: Wren, Betsey Lynch
2nd Place: Paddy, Anita Tipton
3rd Place: Rauri Belle, Dianne O'Reilly
Champion: Muse, Jeff Hill 93.3
2nd Place: Torch, Kirby McIIveen
3rd Place: Riley, Mark Faragoi
Champion: Giselle, Susanna Gan 27.15
2nd Place: Kai, April Pasko
3rd Place: Gidget, Alecia Nelson
Champion: Sugar, Ryan Roustan 26.25
2nd Place: Derby, Kentucky Gallahue
3rd Place: Turbo, Gary Lavliere
2017 EASTERN REGIONALS
Champion: Sundae, Angie Benacquisto 32.07
2nd Place: Lyric, Cindy Glover
3rd Place: Crackers, Andy Mueller
Champion: Paddy, Anita Tipton 34.01
2nd Place: Notch, Amber McCune
3rd Place: Luna, Shane Miller
Champion: Notch, Amber McCune
2nd Place: Lyric, Cindy Glover
3rd Place: Swift, Jennfier Crank
Champion: Big Griz, Tony Lampert31’3”
2nd Place: Yay Oh, Crystal McClaren
3rd Place: Storie, JD McKinght
Champion: Bo, Crystal McClaran
2nd Place: Ice, Brain Butler
3rd Place: Flank Sinatra, Cyndy Douan
Champion: Quincy, Alisa Vargas 90.0
2nd Place: Bazooka, Mat Bilderbeck
3rd Place: Bella Burone, Danny Venegas
Champion: Moondoogie, Terry Lawrence
2nd Place: Crocket, Bill Castle
3rd Place: Kane, Jim Drain
2017 WESTERN REGIONALS
Champion: Kirk, Channan Fosty32.41
2nd Place: Cisco, Keith Highley
3rd Place: Hedy, Susan Cochran
Champion: Tobie, Elicia Calhoun McIloy34.86
2nd Place: Force, Kim Terrill
3rd Place: Sprite, Shelly Vandevelde
Champion: Wren, Betsey Lynch
2nd Place: Champ, Bill Molloy
3rd Place: Sprite, Romy Dupan-Demers
Champion: Hudson, Amy Peterson30’10”
2nd Place: Inde, Michon Mills
3rd Place: Q, Jan Elizabeth
Champion: Hudson, Amy Peterson25’
2nd Place: Saphira, Melissa Ness
3rd Place: Murphy, Emily Hyler
Champion: Torch, Kirby McIlveen92.0
2nd Place: DJ Pan, Blanco Kim
3rd Place: Hocus Pocus, Ellie Stivers
Champion: Up Shiraz, Barbara Chesnut
2nd Place: Soulman, Brad McClure
3rd Place: Finn, Bob Jones
Champion: Sully Ron Davis29.81
2nd Place: Gidget, Alecia Nelson
3rd Place: Giselle, Susanna Gan
Champion: Turbo, Gary Lavliere28.15
2nd Place: Haole, John Murphy
3rd Place: Teddy, Daniel Sloppye
2017 NATIONAL FINALS
Champion: Kirk, Channa Frosty33.69
2nd Place: Sundae, Angie Benacquisto
3rd Place: Pixel, Ami Sheffield
Champion: Tobie, Elicia Calhoun Molloy37.11
2nd Place: Notch, Amber McCune
3rd Place: Luna, Shane Miller
Champion: Wren, Betsey Lynch
2nd Place: Idgie, Terry Herman
3rd Place: Lyric, Cindy Glover
Champion: Detox, Craigh Knowles32’8”
2nd Place: Storie, JD McKnight
3rd Place: Big Griz, Tony Lampert
Champion: Bo, Crystal McClaran26’
2nd Place: Hudson, Amy Peterson
3rd Place: Gunner, Jason Young
Champion: Torch, Kirby McIlveen92.5
2nd Place: Bazooka, Matt Bilderbeck
3rd Place: Hocus Pocus, Ellie Stivers
Champion: Drako, Daren Shiver
2nd Place: King, Travis Hallman
3rd Place: Up-Shiraz, Barbara Chesnut
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