ARC CONGRATULATES AKC AGILITY INVITATIONAL INVITEES!

MACH Ja-nel's It Takes Two, OF, RN "Tango" The 2007 AKC Agility Invitational was held in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship and the National Obedience Invitational in Long Beach, California on December 1-2, 2007.

The AKC Agility Invitational invites top dogs ranked in agility events during the qualifying period (July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007) and is based on the Top MACH Dog formula (Double Q's x 10 + MACH points earned during the qualifying period). The top five ranked agility dogs in each of the AKC recognized breeds are invited to attend this prestigious event.

The Top 5 Rottweilers invited to the Agility Invitational were:

Baar's Ima Hasty Flyer PT MX MXJ
MACH Ja-Nels It Takes Two OF RN
MACH Nordike's The Spy Who Loves Me UD RN OF
Samantha Fernandezlopez MX MXJ
OTCH MACH Shamrk Levi's Junior Jedi Yoda UDX2

MACH Ja-Nels It Takes Two OF RN, or "Tango" and owner Tammy Langer got there by earning double Q's and speed points throughout the qualifying period. In order to earn a double Q in agility, the dog must qualify in both standard and jumpers classes on the same day. Speed points are earned one point for each second under standard course time.

At the Invitational, Tango had 4 clean rounds over the 2 days, which earned him a spot in the finals and 3rd place going in. Only the top 12 dogs in the 24" jump height are taken.

Tango placed 3rd in the finals, and 2nd after the 5 rounds. This was out of almost 100 dogs in his jump height!

Tango also won top dog in the Working Group, and top Rottweiler.

Tango has a MACH (Master Agility Champion- 20 double Q's and 750 speed points) and is working on his MACH2.

Congratulations to all the invitees, and to Tammy and Tango on their accomplishments at the Invitational! MACH Ja-nel's It Takes Two, OF, RN "Tango"

Photos by DogHouse Arts.