The winner of the 2022 Westminster Masters Agility Championship at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club dog show is a Shetland Sheepdog called Bee.
Bee was trained by the handler Jennifer Crank, who last won the agility category in 2020 with a Border Collie named P!nk.
After claiming the spoils in the 16-inch class, Bee ultimately went on to secure the win as the show’s overall agility champion. The event took place in Westchester County, New York.
You can check out footage of Bee’s winning performance in the video above as well as on the Westminster Dog Show’s Twitter account.
Other Highlights From The 2022 Agility Contest
Beyond Bee’s impressive feat, some of the other agility champs at the 2022 show also include:
- A Papillon named Lark claimed the 8-inch class for the second time in a row.
- Kaboom, a nine-year-old Border Collie, won the 24-inch class for a fourth time.
- A fellow Border Collie named Truant took the 20-inch class.
On a more humorous note, one of the most beloved dogs at this year’s contest, an Italian Pointer named Elvira, decided to take a more leisurely approach to the course and sniff each and every weave pole as she sauntered around. Watch her performance above!
How To Start Agility Training With Your Dog
(Stock Picture Credit: Robert Nieznanski/Getty Images)Has Bee’s champion performance inspired you to start thinking about adding agility training to your own pup’s exercise routine?
Here are some basic agility training tips:
- Some breeds like Border Collies and Aussies are naturals at agility training, but all dogs will benefit from adding some basic agility tasks to their regular routine.
- Schedule a wellness visit for your dog with your regular vet before beginning any new exercise regimen.
- Search out a local agility training class, or consider hiring a private trainer for your dog.
- Remember, you don’t need to immediately rush out and buy expensive equipment; you can safely repurpose many household objects into agility training props!
What do you think about Bee’s champion performance? Have you taught your own dog any eye-catching agility skills? Let us know in the comments section below!
