Just wanted to do some clarification. I had to figure out what the heck I was talking about. lol.
This is the AKC Agility Invitational.
The top 5 dogs from each breed are invited. To figure out who's top dog, they use the Top MACH Dog formula (Double Q's x 10 + MACH points) that dogs have earned during the event qualifying period. (so it's not just that you have to get 6 QQ and 450 pts, it's whoever has the most QQs and points)
For those that are curious, here are the top 5 Shelties (in alphabetical order):
MACH10 Karefree Ticket To Ride MXF TQX
MACH4 Mikamar Diamonds Are Forever NAP NJP MXF
NAC MACH7 Strathspey Sapphire Rock-It MXF TQX
MACH4 Sunshine No Time For A Siesta XF
MACH10 Triune's Hello Again MXF TQX
I didn't realize that the invitational will be moving to Florida next year (I think it's been here for the past few years). Maybe I will go. Sigh. I already turned in my premium, now I have to pull-out. Decisions, decisions.