The winner was Grappe's Ramblin' Rip, owned by Mary Lu Grappe and handled by Ray Grappe, West Texas Region. The Site for the 2002 Endurance Classic will be in Montana, September 5-7. The Dog of the Year Trial is held the last full week of October, with a 192 dog limit. Each region is represented with qualification based on a percentage basis. To participate in the dog of the Year Trial, your dog must first qualify at the Regional Championship trials held in each region.
Some regions also elect to send their high point dog each year.
This trial is also held at Amo, Indiana.