Working Dog Sport

Working Dog Sport is a competitive AKC Performance Event designed to demonstrate the progress that has been made in breeding for the physical and mental abilities necessary for performing scent and protection work, while maintaining a high level of control and a strong degree of obedience.

This is a Parent Club driven program, and only AKC breed Parent Clubs may hold these events. Only breeds represented by Parent Clubs in the program may participate.

Historically the rottweiler breed was developed to have these characteristics tested for in working dog sport. Working Dog Sport competition will be held only at National Specialties.