Border Collie "Rain" from Sumterville, Florida, and handler Ann Marie Scripko won the 2026 AKC Rally National Championship after earning a perfect score of 400 at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington, Ohio.

The championship, held July 18–19, brought together 662 handler-dog teams representing 100 breeds from across the United States and Canada. The competitors showcased precision, teamwork, and obedience across six rally divisions.

Scripko also earned another victory with her Border Collie "Wave," who won the Excellent division title. The achievements marked a memorable weekend for the Florida-based team at one of the American Kennel Club’s premier canine sports events.

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