Police K9 teams from across the state will return to Jacksonville this weekend for the yearly battle to be named “Top Dog.”
The annual event – hosted by K9s United — is Saturday, Nov. 18 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the Bishop Kenny Athletic Complex.
More than a dozen K9 teams will compete in a timed obstacle course meant to mimic scenarios the dogs and their handlers could face in the line of duty. There will also be a K9 photobooth, a showcase of specialized units, food trucks, and activities for the kids.
The show of skill is all for a good cause. Money raised will go towards K9 United’s mission to provide lifesaving training and equipment to police K9s and their handlers.
This year’s competitors include:
Trooper Achors and K9 Ace from Florida Highway Patrol – This K9 team won the obstacle course last year and overall “Top Dog” and will be back to defend their title.Trooper Pubillones and K9 Rico from Florida Highway PatrolOfficer Walsh and K9 Stern from the Gainesville Police DepartmentOfficer Stevenson and K9 Tyr from the Jacksonville Sherriff’s OfficeOfficer Cullen and K9 Chaos from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s OfficeOfficer Boyster and K9 Kenzo from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s OfficeDeputy Hill and K9 M’Baku from the St. Johns County Sheriff’s OfficeDeputy Green and K9 Cash from the Clay County Sheriff’s OfficeDeputy Waddington and K9 Cairo from the Columbia County Sheriff’s OfficeDeputy Beausoleil and K9 Axle from the Flagler County Sheriff’s OfficeDeputy Dawson and K9 Baro from the Flagler County Sheriff’s OfficeOfficer Krueger and K9 Mac from the Mount Dora Police DepartmentDeputy Batts and K9 Jax from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office
Tickets are $5 for adults. Kids 18 and under are free. Parking is also free. You can get your event tickets from K9s United here.
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