The Pack is an American reality competition television series hosted by Lindsey Vonn. It premiered on Amazon Prime Video on November 20, 2020.
Background The series features 12 dogs and their human owners traveling around the world to compete in various challenges including tugging, pulling, scent work, and more. The dogs and their owners are accompanied by veterinarians and dog experts to make sure the contestants are kept safe. The winning duo receives a $500,000 prize, with an additional $250,000 going to a charity of their choice. Mark won the pack! The series has been described as The Amazing Race with dogs.
Production In August 2019, Amazon Studios greenlit the series, with Olympic gold medal skier Lindsey Vonn as the host. It also features Vonn's dog Lucy. The show is executive produced by Jay Bienstock, Jay Renfroe, and David Garfinkle. It was filmed across eight countries in early 2020, prior to the COVID-19 restrictions. In January 2021, the series was canceled after one season.
Contestants DogPartnerLives inChosen charityAce, 10 year old Border CollieMark LeBlancSalt Lake City, UtahBest Friends Animal SocietyAllister, 4+ year old Wired-Haired Rat TerrierDaniel ReeseChicago, IllinoisHabitat for HumanityBozley, 9 year old Border Collie-St Bernard mixMitra Najibeh YosriLos Angeles, CaliforniaGrand Paws RescueChance, 6 year old Chihuahua and Miniature Pinscher mixLinh LacomaBrooklyn, New YorkPet Rescue PilotsCharlie, 4+ Schnauzer/ Poodle MixDonna ModafferiNew York, New YorkPet PartnersDerby, 4+ Year old GoldendoodleKioni "Kentucky" Russell GallahueSan Diego, CaliforniaHelen Woodward Animal CenterDixie, 5 year old Bluetick CoonhoundBrian CalvertCamby, IndianaCentral Indiana K9 AssociationDuchess, 8 year old Black LabLucy RilesLos Angeles, CaliforniaPaws with a CauseGryffin, 8 year old Australian ShepherdChelsey LoweNewport Beach, CaliforniaAnimal Welfare InstituteJax, 3 Year Old Golden RetrieverVania ZunigaLong Beach, CaliforniaPaws for Life K9 RescueKepo, 3 year old Texas Blue LacyChisum Joe JohnsonEl Reno, OklahomaMuscular DystrophyAssociationSnow, 3 year old PoodleJoshua WhiteLos Angeles, CaliforniaNo-Kill Los Angeles
Episodes
Eliminations and winner Episode12345678910Destination Mark & AceSAFEWINWINSAFEWINWINWINWINSAFEWON $500,000 Kentucky & DerbyWINSAFESAFEWINSAFESAFEWINWINWIN2nd PLACE Vania & JaxSAFEWINWINSAFEWINWINSAFESAFESAFE3rd PLACE Lucy & DuchessWINSAFESAFEWINSAFESAFEWINWINOUT Chelsey & GryffinSAFEWINWINSAFEWINWINSAFEOUT Brian & DixieSAFEWINWINSAFEWINWINOUT Josh & SnowWINSAFESAFE+WINSAFEOUT Mitra & BozleyWINSAFESAFEWINOUT Chisum & KepoSAFEWINWINOUT Daniel & AllisterWINSAFEOUT‡ Donna & CharlieWINOUT Linh & ChanceOUT Color Key Team was a member of the Green Pack Team was a member of the Blue Pack Team was a member of the winning Pack in the Pack Challenge. Team was a member of the losing Pack in the Pack Challenge, but survived the Elimination Challenge Team was eliminated. Team won immunity from the final Elimination Challenge. Contestant was the 2nd runner up Contestant was the 1st runner up. Contestant was the series winner.
+ Contestant lost the elimination challenge but was not sent home due to another contestant violating safety guidelines ‡ Contestant won the elimination challenge but was sent home for violating dog/partner safety guidelines.
Release The teaser trailer was released on October 6, 2020, and the official trailer was released on November 9, 2020. The Pack premiered on Amazon Prime Video on November 20, 2020.
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