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INCREDIBLE IN ACTION
Extraordinary performances. Amazing science. Inspiring stories. The incredible Dog Challenge has it all. For more information on sources, click here.
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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! -
Speed and precision help these small dog come out on top.
1st Place
Pink, Jennifer Crank
30.90
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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. -
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Dogs sprint down a 40-foot stage before launching into a pool, aiming for recording breaking length as they hit the water. -
Big air, big splashes and longest leap earn this dog top honors.
1st Place
Voss, Charlotte Blake
31'0"
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Dog/human teams perform together in this high-flying, high-energy event featuring aerial maneuvers and jaw-dropping tricks. -
Athletic prowess and shownmanship earned this routine top scores.
1st PLACE Torch,
Kirby McIlveen
92.5
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Quick and agile Jack Russell terriers chase a lure, jumping three obstacles before finishing through a narrow foam tunnel. Fastest dog wins! -
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Life jacket-wearing dogs try to catch and ride a wave on their foam boards with the help of their handler. -
Speed and precision helped this large dog beat the competition.
1st Place
Fame (US), Jessica Ajoux
32.72
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Dogs run off a 40-foot stage and try to catch or knock down a bumper which hangs 4 feet above the water. -
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This dog rode the wave to the top of the pack.
1st Place
Giselle, Susanna Gan
27.15
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INCREDIBLE MOMENTS
See our gallery of incredible moments captured at the Incredible Dog Challenge.
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A diet that's high in fat and protein can increase an active dog's metabolism and his endurance.
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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
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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
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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
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Concentrated Nutrition of SPORT 30/20 helps optimize oxygen mertaoblism for increased endurance.
Source:
Reynolds et al., Iams Nutrition symposium,1996
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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.
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Agility not only brought out their competitive side, but also brought Notch and Amber closer together.
