There are 5 upcoming AKC Fast CAT event weekends in Arkansas, hosted in Fayetteville, Damascus, McRae. The next one is Northwest Arkansas Kennel Club, Inc. in Fayetteville on November 7, 2026 – November 8, 2026. Fast CAT is a timed 100-yard dash where dogs chase a lure one at a time, and nearly every AKC-registered dog is eligible, including mixed breeds enrolled in AKC Canine Partners. Entries typically close about two weeks before the trial date.
November 7, 2026 – November 8, 2026 — Northwest Arkansas Kennel Club, Inc., Fayetteville, AR — entry $25.00 per run
November 21, 2026 – November 22, 2026 — Saline County Kennel Club of Arkansas, Damascus, AR — entry $22.00 per run
November 28, 2026 – November 29, 2026 — Southeast Missouri Herding Club, McRae, AR — entry $25.00 per run
December 19, 2026 – December 20, 2026 — Saline County Kennel Club of Arkansas, Damascus, AR — entry $22.00 per run
April 3, 2027 – April 4, 2027 — Saline County Kennel Club of Arkansas, Damascus, AR — entry $22.00 per run
Fastest Fast CAT dogs in Arkansas
The fastest Fast CAT dog on record in Arkansas is Williwaw Stirring It Up CGCA CGCU, a Whippet, at 34.55 mph. These are the top 12 dogs by best recorded speed in Arkansas, from AKC results.
Williwaw Stirring It Up CGCA CGCU — Whippet — 34.55 mph (2 runs in Arkansas)
Nickeroos Dino Martini BCAT — Whippet — 33.98 mph (4 runs in Arkansas)
Nickeroos Born To Be Wild BCAT — Whippet — 33.98 mph (4 runs in Arkansas)