On January 27, 2012 Kanzu earned his Master Agility Championship (MACH). There are few Rhodesian Ridgebacks who have earned this title. In order to earn a MACH, a dog must have advanced to the excellent class by achieving Novice, Open and Excellent B titles. He must then have 20 Double Qs and 750 points. A double Q is obtained when the dog has perfect runs and is under course time in the Jumpers and the Standard course on the same day. This is a “Double Q”. He must also have 750 points (a point is earned for each full second under course time).

Kanzu’s MACH journey began 13 months prior to his MACH with his trainer/handler Tracy Tennison of Citrus Hill Canine Center who earned more than 40 QQs and 540 points with Kanzu. He finished up his MACH with his special friend and handler Vicki LePenske and together they earned another 11 QQs and the final necessary 210 points.

Below are pictures of Kanzu’s agility feats as well as the videos of the run where he earned his title and his victory romp.

Video courtesy of Carie Krumme and Matt Geer