Bad Dog Agility Podcast

In this episode (28:03) The AKC International Sweepstakes Class launched mid-2023, bringing European-style FCI course design to AKC trials at three levels of difficulty. Now, with two full years of data in hand, Sarah takes a deep dive into the numbers to see where the program stands and what the trends might tell us about where it's headed. You Will Learn How ISC entries compare to overall AKC participation, and what the 2024 vs. 2025 growth numbers actually look like Why big dogs dominate ISC entries, and how the 20″ and 24″ height classes compare to their share of the broader AKC entry pool What the shift away from Level 1 toward Levels 2 and 3 suggests about who is running ISC and how the competitor base is maturing Mentioned Episode 323: The Past, Present, and Future of AKC ISC Episode 351: The Inaugural AKC ISC Championship Sponsored By Canine Handler Fitness