Agility is a fast-growing dog sport that showcases the power of the human-canine bond. As the handler directs the dog through a predetermined obstacle course, the team races against the clock to finish the agility course with as few mistakes as possible.
The 2024 AKC National Agility Championship took place March 14 through 17 in Perry, Georgia. You can watch the competition鈥檚 livestream, follow the coverage of the event on social media, and watch the finals of this year鈥檚 championship from the comfort of your home so you don鈥檛 miss a beat.
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Ways to Watch 2024 AKC National Agility Championship
The AKC National Agility Championship will be livestreamed by AKC.tv all four days that the competition is filming. Check out the to catch all of the rings, or tune in on the AKC.tv app!
The 2024 AKC National Agility Championship will also be airing on ESPN2! Catch the action on May 5 at 9am on ESPN2 from your couch, or on devices that support the ESPN2 app.
What Dog Breeds Will I See?
All dog breeds can compete in agility. Each dog covers the same course, where jump heights are adjusted to make the competition fair across all dog sizes. You will see plenty of Border Collies, Shetland Sheepdogs, and Australian Shepherds. Other breeds who qualified to compete at the 2024 AKC National Agility Championship are the Petit Basset Griffon Vend茅en, Samoyed, French Bulldog, and Bernese Mountain Dog, as well as plenty of All-American Dogs.
Learn More About Agility
If you鈥檙e unfamiliar with the sport of agility, you can learn more about the history of the sport as well as how competitions work. And, if you like what you see from AKC NAC, you can also try your hand at the sport with your own dog!
The 2024 will air on ESPN2 on May 5 at 9am ET. Watch these fast, agile teams to see the winners crowned in each height division!听