In 2023, the American Water Spaniel crown went to Beavercreek's Pnw Shot In The Dark at 23.94 mph, up from 22.70 mph the year before — the 2nd straight year planting a flag atop the American Water Spaniel rankings, clear of the field — the best of 3 ranked. Line the breeds up by their fastest dog and the American Water Spaniel lands 174th out of 249. The top 3 averaged 21.8 mph — proof of how deep the American Water Spaniel talent really runs.
See full AKC Fast CAT speed rankings — by breed, by year, and all-time — on Dash-Hound.