In 2021, the Kishu Ken crown went to Akiyama No Roushya Koujiro Go at 25.16 mph, edging Akiyama No Roushya Yoshitatsu Go by a whisker (0.01 mph) — the best of 5 ranked. Two Kishu Kens broke 25 mph. The top 5 averaged 23.2 mph — proof of how deep the Kishu Ken talent really runs.
See full AKC Fast CAT speed rankings — by breed, by year, and all-time — on Dash-Hound.