E:60 - Meet Spitfire, ‘the Michael Jordan of Dogs’

There are certain icons of sport that are so transcendent, they change their respective sports forever-Jordan, Tiger, Serena. But there is one athlete you’ve probably never heard of who also belongs in that rarified air, one who can run faster and jump higher than all of them: His name is Spitfire, and he’s a 7-year-old Whippet. But what makes Spitfire so special is more than the fact that he has four legs, it’s the powerful bond he has with his trainer, a 15-year-old girl named Sydney. Together, they are rewriting the record books of the canine sports world. Mina Kimes brings you their unforgettable story.
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[@herpaderpz]

She switches from sweet teen to intense football coach real quick lol

[@Phantom-ez4zv]

I caught that, i was amped up

[@regalsurvivor3418]

Lol

[@giriyy]

yeah she turned total psycho on a flip of a coin.

[@joegusset5902]

Lol that death scream

[@Mad-wv6ol]

@@giriyy That a teenage girl for you don't let cute and kindness fool you thinking there nice girls.

[@Jonesocinco]

My dog bruno is the michael jordan of escaping the back yard and introducing me to neighbors i never knew i had.

[@nikeshrai2158]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@darylkehmia8778]

🤣🤣🤣

[@AlexA-sr3vq]

Are u morgz

[@ROO1KAT]

My neighbors dog's name is Bruno lol

[@LLESTATT]

U a fool bruh 😂

[@jorgeherrera1074]

I love how she’s just having fun with her dog and he just happens to be the best dog jumper in the world.

[@oliviastreich1374]

The energy in her screams is so strong. She loves that dog

[@sever427]

Right if I had someone scream for me like that I would jump over a house

[@Spookedjay]

Fr I wanted to run a marathon after hearing it and I don't even like running anyway @@sever427

[@aldede5448]

Well she also loves winning

[@dunemae]

@@aldede5448who doesn’t?

[@georgiabraundel522]

Her dog: jumps 8 feet high and 30 feet long, fed raw diet, acupuncture My dog: screams when I pick up a shampoo bottle

[@ellenchapman2896]

That’s hilarious hahahaha! Thanks I needed a good laugh.

[@quizzabella]

I still have a scar from my collie because I went for swim in our local river, he saw me and came to say hi, realized that he was in water, panicked and climbed me. I don't think he'd be very good at this competition.

[@nnTamilan]

hhahaha

[@charlesdolling42]

That's a long dog

[@DrZaius3141]

Sounds like a good dog, though.

[@fatidiot8211]

"Of course, Spitfire is a good boy" *everyone liked that*

[@aerasings2631]

Read it as she said it

[@MrRehan27]

KZbin comments are so cancerous holy

[@superandreanintendo]

My dog Fockewulf wants to know his location

[@lynb2039]

@Iron Arm Love it! Creative!

[@lynb2039]

@@superandreanintendo LOL. Oh stop it, you putz.

[@xurritoalejandro8109]

A dog. One of the greatest gift God has given us. 100% Pure love and loyalty.

[@manz7860]

We don't deserve them lol

[@stupidas9466]

Well, to be accurate, God didn't give us dogs, breeders using the principles of evolution did. As far as "pure love and loyalty" goes, stop feeding your pure loving and loyal dog and have your neighbour feed it instead and see how long their "pure love and loyalty" lasts for you.

[@50shadesofgday64]

@@stupidas9466 I bet you're great at parties.

[@randym7961]

@@stupidas9466 LMAO then my dog would go over to eat and then come home. Sure there are exceptions but the rule for a dog is to be loyal , many an abused dog has stayed with its humans it is what they do but you would need to understand loyalty to get it and that is not a failing in K-9s that is failing in You

[@BloodofaFool]

I was holding it together until the end. I lost my dog a couple years ago when she was hit by a car. That dog looked at me like Spittie does his Sidney and that ending just made me bawl. Cherish Spittie. It's unfair how short of time we get our beloved pets.

[@Grim_Azrael]

One day after we finish our visit on earth and expire all our loved pet’s will wait in heaven for us to be reunited!

[@a.w.thompson4001]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Most of our furkids have lived to be teenagers over the decades, one to age 20, and from the moment they join our family, I know we're fated to be separated by death way too soon. It's so hard, but it would be such a sad life without them.

[@judithlehman9122]

I have said that for years. The religious folk stop by regularly to ask if I want to see my loved ones when I die, and I always say yes as long as they are my animals and name off my dogs and the ones I hope have, then the cats. I’m 84 now, so the future list is shorter now, but recently I added an Australian Shepard mix, as we had lost 😊our number one dog to cancer and I and my now number one dog needed a new friend. I also add on my cats and one quail I rescued and a bald baby bird I rescued from a stalking cat, he turned out to be a crow. once his feathers came in. I taught him how to fly and saw him off to join a band of crows. He came back occasionally to check in. Hope when I go on to the next adventure all my friends will be there to share them. My idea of heaven is all my animals at their peak age and condition, ready to play.

[@LC-le9ew]

I was genuinely afraid he was going to jump over the pool...

[@mastercry6668]

Me too !

[@LC-le9ew]

Rasiel Good point! 😹

[@LC-vg7wh]

I thought that might have been the concept at first.

[@dannyyuwu]

L C I bet the pool is too short and it’s restricting him from reaching his full potential lol

[@izzywizzy685]

Omg me too!!

[@TheEPI6]

Kermits out here crying while Spitfire got a basketball game tomorrow

[@shep8491]

Yeesss

[@Avantisnailss]

viariane basketball game toomowrow

[@username9885]

I keep forgetting kermit is my pfp

[@irishwristwatch3616]

viariane 1000th like

[@llllllllll9577]

Teehee cute!!!

[@123tatortots]

im crying. spitfire totally does it all for the girl!! they love each other so much, its really special

[@marksmod]

ded

[@plentydire5561]

@@marksmod what dweeb?

[@arunmahider]

Me too

[@legendofzelda2324]

Spitfire don’t do it for her. He does it cause he loves it. She just helps him love it and loves and supports him

[@user-mj5dg4no9b]

im a 23 year old and its hard for me to get emotional. Im usually get confused in moments where a mother or father would cry of happiness at their daughters wedding. But when watching the moment of unconditional bonding and love between this sweet girl and spitfire especially when traveling nationally together, it moved me to tears. I cant describe it other than that without words, they have a mutual understanding of having each other's back and providing support. Like when the girl is yelling "go go go!" you can tell how much training they had and the dedication. And the way that spitfire follows her commands in a team mate way, not an owner- dog relationship type of way. Its almost like he understands exactly whats going on and tries his best at competitions with that look of focus and determination, not wanting to let her down. i can finally say that i now understand for the first time what its like to be moved to tears of joy.

[@incorrigiblycuriousD61]

Are you able to get a puppy and develop that kind of bond? 💜 Sounds like it would be good for you.

[@user-mc3ly8uh9b]

Hi

[@angie.castle]

"Because you've never met a dog... ... ... ... Like Spitefire." That was a longass pause lol gave me enough time to think, "no, I've met plenty of dogs"

[@DoomsdayCreator3k]

Angela Cast actually I experienced the same phenomenon

[@RabbitTeaPot]

Legit just gave me a snort laugh hahaha

[@wjsaxton]

🤣😅🤣

[@angelvee5093]

Angela Cast LMAOOO FR

[@naomi9556]

Angela Cast lmao same

[@antoBN]

Jesus christ I misread the title as Michael Jackson and was waiting for him to moonwalk

[@FUNG-md5nw]

Omg also do i! Hahaha i thought at the first clip they gonna play Billy jeans

[@vihockeyguy1]

JUBEN I was waiting for him to get tender with some puppies

[@WoahItsRuka]

Omg same! I was just waiting for him to molest some puppies

[@gregtanouslasering]

To me, The Lord Jesus is my beloved savior and king! I am so honored to be His friend and worshiper! It is a high honor to be a child of the King of Kings! Do you know Him too?

[@Kermit46]

Or molest puppies

[@kimberlyn.2096]

Man, you can really tell the value of having an animal to take care of. Certainly shaped Sidney’s character. Great film! Team Spitfire and Sidney!

[@dukensonguerrier5369]

huge props to the director, editor, soundtrack designer, & entire crew. Legit cinematic lvl.

[@MrWillsonx]

Also the narrator, her delivery at 10:32 is just *cheffs kiss*

[@thechosenpit]

“He’s gonna give it his all when she asks him...... because he loves her” i didn’t ask to cry pls no

[@Cerezo.lindsey]

Ikr 😭😭😭

[@Noodlemonkey7]

Sarah Medrano I’m balling my eyes out!

[@rachelambereverleigh9308]

Sarah Medrano when did they say that?

[@Cerezo.lindsey]

@@rachelambereverleigh9308 11:29

[@kyliesiegel9305]

Sarah Medrano Ok no joke when I saw ur profile pic and I kept swiping ur profile pic moved like an extra circle appeared it was so weird

[@JohnJohn-tk2by]

Nike is missing something here, not signing him for a lifetime sneaker deal

[@vmaund33]

Imagine him wearing 4 nike swim shoes for every event lmao

[@MakeWithMike]

Dog sneakers....

[@WaffleEBay12]

Like taking over training workouts and diets, forcing him to loose 20 pounds, and ruining his athletic career. Thank God they aren't in charge of him.

[@smashtoad]

Squeaker deal....

[@crazywindows88]

WaffleEBay12 he doesn’t need to lose 20 pounds cuz he is already slim

[@raymondjones304]

For several years we have adopted retired racing greyhounds and from our experience the fact that her dog will go into water is as much a feat as the jumping! Every dog we've had was radically adverse to water. They are the best dogs, gentle, quiet, and extremely easy-going. The only drawback we see is they don't have the longest of life spans. It is very hard to say goodbye to them.

[@p__jay]

It’s a Whippet, they have no health problems at all when getting old - unlike many other breeds. we had two, they died at 14 and 15. a German shepherd often dies before 10 and most have problems with their hip…

[@andyridley2236]

A real athlete and champion.

[@miguelol2169]

and good boy

[@gligor1746]

Mom: "She's pretty shy when you first meet her." Daughter: READY READY READY, GOGOGOOOOOOOOO AAAAAAAADRWRHBXSSFHHUAAAA

[@tanwera]

LOL!

[@jor2653]

gli gor 😂😂🤣🤣

[@gummi4188]

I died when I watched that and I died when I read this😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@terinitupp1373]

When you FIRST meet her

[@josueandino9963]

Gold man 😂😂😂

[@mrtistrm]

When she yell ready ready ready go go go I felt I could jump that far too

[@tree7249]

Ok martin you got me. You win the best comment award. I know you meant that too. I'm here alone and I laughed out loud.

[@luberiashvili7628]

😂😂😂😂

[@malfeasance62]

the dog on the other hand looked distracted rather than hyped

[@bachph]

LMAO 😂

[@inny44]

😂😂😂😂

[@123tatortots]

my favorite line was “of course he won. this is SPITFIRE. he ain’t the goat for nothing”

[@DJoy221]

Obviously Spitfire has a natural talent but I also think that Sydney takes such great care of him that he’s so happy to go out and compete for his favourite human ❤

[@Oakleaf700]

Definitely the personality of the dog helps. My friends have siblings from the same litter of Whippets... Their personalities are all very different. Friend's Whippet Loves pleasing her owner and doing training- she qualified for Crufts on her very first dog show outing. Tragically a freak accident caused her to need an amputation, so her showing days are over, but the little Whippet really loved pleasing her human in the show ring.

[@tomsmith9048]

That dog has a better health care plan than I do 🤦‍♂️

[@subhadeep8568]

😁😁

[@tomsmith9048]

@shu s 🙄 I see you know how to have the craic 😝

[@charminglamar]

Tom Smith Facts

[@tomsmith9048]

@@charminglamar what do you mean 🤔

[@BreakKaydenBreak]

Well you dont have 21 world records 🤣

[@riverrebel1]

My dog is the Michael Jordan of eating cat vomit

[@jD-st7jm]

relatable

[@thefatmoop]

dude cmon i'm getting over surgery... that was painfully funny

[@brandonlash3629]

I have never, in my life, laughed so hard at a single comment. Ever

[@tsilikasp]

Crying

[@riverrebel1]

@@MuchCow9000 Haha! You made me gag a little bit

[@Jessyjames60]

Congratulations on all your success with Spitfire. Watching him fly so far and high is fascinating to watch. Having a companion like Spitfire must be an awesome and rewarding experience.

[@jenigleason6697]

Brought to tears by this beautiful story that captures the essence of the human dog bond 🥲 I am reminded as the happy tears flow and my heart space opens that our canine companions truly bring out the best of our humanness! Go Sidney and Spitty, GO GO GO!!!!

[@tonythreepies9272]

For anyone wondering like I was, Spittie is still going strong. He just beat his personal best and jumped 33 feet last week at 9 years old!

[@sadasssatan7114]

Holy shi

[@KaregoAt]

Thank you!! That's insane!

[@oghomelesskid]

thanks!

[@Skafiskafnjak51]

How long he can go with his professional career ? :D

[@grownupgaming]

so thats 63 in human years! wow!

[@pccalcio]

so is he.. could he really be.. impossible.. you're telling me he is.. the goodest of boys ?

[@Timmy2fingers]

pccalcio he is

[@kentuckyboy541]

Bestest of bois

[@carlosloya4983]

Made me laugh so hard

[@pccalcio]

@@carlosloya4983 glad to hear that :) hope you have a great day !

[@user-dd9qq1ru7s]

Sorry but i told my dog that 3 years ago he owns the title

[@susanutterback300]

I am sitting here watching this amazing dog and his mistress…working as a team. No two souls could be closer. Tears a falling as I watch. Bravo Spitfire and Sydney…much love to you both

[@biu182]

You can see that Spittie's whole body is just pure muscles build for running and jumping

[@someguy315]

That's one ripped dog

[@brillianthoram3522]

True, all muscle

[@Sarah.Riedel]

Whippets and greyhounds actually have a stride that's identical to a cheetah, their spine basically accordions and they have two distinct four-off-the-ground strides where all four paws are in the air, one where their legs are extended and one where the hind paws come up past the front paws. The only thing they don't have is a big thick tail to use as a rudder so they lack a little bit of maneuverability, but their ability to accelerate is just as impressive.

[@haruyanto8085]

That's the point of the whippet breed

[@JohnCena-uc3qy]

Pettin that boy tf.

[@andreeric175]

Wonder if he trash talks other dogs and then destroys them

[@albusai]

Fish Drowner 😂

[@andreeric175]

Fireball XL5 well Jordan won most of the time and he trash talked

[@IsThisRain]

_"I'm the best dog in the league. If you try me with a sorry dog like Fido, that's the result you're gonna get. Don't you ever talk about me."_ - Spitfire, 2019

[@bryantodd6507]

That's how he destroys his opponents

[@slyfer5321]

@@seanhokanson4115 Spitty McDoggo

[@Melo.maniak]

This is absolutely incredible. I want half the relationship these two have. What a great pair.

[@galaxyjuicetv9543]

that feeling when a dog has more trophies, awards, honors, and accomplishments than you.

[@rackzz9358]

So?

[@michaelkb8-245]

If you're gonna let the achievements of a dog let you feel some way, you need counselling 😂

[@thanksgivingsandwich]

GalaxyJuice TV Yes, it should be a feeling of joy lol ur better than that!

[@izzywizzy685]

😂😂😂

[@corone2018]

Team effort

[@zacshifler]

My dog is the Michael Jordan of eating his own vomit

[@SloppyballsMcGuillicutty]

my dog Earl is the champion of eating the cats vomit.

[@mialogrono7649]

LMFAOOOO

[@avanishsrivats5984]

That's actually their natural instinct,because they're pack animals

[@nicem8746]

I was reading set comments and smiling... I did not expect your post. Lmfao!!🤣🤣😭

[@Tyrannosaurine]

Impossible...because I AM the Michael Jordan of eating my own vomit. I challenge your dog to a duel.

[@janmac218]

I watched Spitfire several years ago. Watching this brings tears to my eyes just to see the love between Sydney and her beloved Spitfire. God Bless!

[@fakenorwegian4743]

This was so well done. The subject matter is amazing and something I would have never known anything about. The film makers did an excellent job of keeping the camera work focused on the subject with great nuance and heart. Well done!

[@nicksurfs1]

I’m sorry I didn’t know I could make a career out of being a dog’s hype man. All those years of “quit getting the dogs wound up” have come to this.

[@RachaelJohn]

😂😂😂

[@askthehaters]

I too, am wasting my talent

[@SAMMIsLIFE]

😂😂 omg

[@Dachdogoriginal]

Lol, parents are so short sighted. Haha

[@Lykoz.]

Meanwhile Kermit is crying for not hearing goodmorning 10 times everyday 😂

[@aetima]

Nothing Original Omg 🤣🤣

[@sethpatterson2005]

Or cuz of his flashbacks to the war

[@caseyg3197]

I just spit my coffee out when i read this. 🤣🤣🤣 good morning Kermit.

[@morqaner7809]

how does this relate to the video?🤏😳🤏

[@KumaPaws376]

CERMAIT IS A NASTY BOI

[@mjremy2605]

Fantastic! What a dynamic doggie duo! How beautiful to see a dog doing what he does best, all guns firing off, and flying thru the air, achieving the impossible. So beautiful to see that. What a lovely young woman and so dedicated to her dog. Well done, champs! You deserve the glory.

[@rittaramli7151]

What an inspiring story. Can feel the love from both. May you, your dog & family are Blessed Always.. ❤️

[@tibblesss]

imagine trying to run from this dog and he out here hopping over houses

[@IsmaaaOJ]

tibbles lmao that k9 gonna get you

[@grimendancehall]

Imagine not trying to not match somethings best attribute

[@69mwagner]

🤣🤣

[@10whit10]

I hope Jenna Marbles sees this and tries to get Kermit to do dock diving 😂

[@daimondog]

Kermit is too afraid of water 😂 maybe peach or even bunny in the future

[@PPYTAO]

When he sat up on his back with her I though “he’s just a huge cermet!”

[@atomictea21]

He is like Kermit if he was not so nasty and liked water

[@katy9291]

kermit already got the hang of it with that graceful fall he once had Into the pool 😂

[@arcticrunning8370]

Who is that?

[@SyenPie]

I teared up watching this towards the end. The relationship between Sydney and Spitfire is so precious and beautiful.

[@MikeWood-kp2tx]

Wonderful story, fabulous edit / production / cinematography ... love the slow pan when we first see Spitifre jump high, leaving us with Sydney on the dock! The absolute focus of both Sydney and Spitfire is wonderous! Tremendous support from mum and dad !

[@finnawokefamsquad4267]

*”If you’ve never seen a dog on a treadmill- it’s probably because you’ve never met a dog”*

[@sydneymackey6970]

When I was watching the preview that’s all I heard at first 🤦‍♀️😂

[@fancifuldevices]

😂

[@barducapepper4063]

Ever seen a dog get diarrhea while on the treadmill, and the little belt just goes around, and around, and around? I have.

[@sydneymackey6970]

Tyler Driver Yep. Sucks to clean up too. Luckily only had that happen once and normally they’ll jump off the treadmill and stand by the door waiting for me to let them out

[@MrTachyon]

Finna Woke Fam Squad ... We’ve all seen Cesar Millan put dogs on treadmills for decades. Nothing new.

[@Infinite-Void]

“He gonna give it his all when she asks him... because he loves her.” I’m not crying. YOU ARE!

[@jaydehall9731]

That line made me think of Stone Fox and I cried disproportionately.

[@bunnyrabbitshavehats]

Omg I’m sobbing. My dog and I have a special connection he loves frisbee. He’s only 7 months but he just naturally loves it. I also plan to start him in agility. Doing things like this with your dog only helps your connection and trust.

[@b2kzangelalwayz]

Nah.

[@ronyalemerrill]

INF1N1TE_ VOID right!???😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@sebastianmireles6163]

Lol everyone dies at one point. Don’t get used to him.

[@saulshine1969]

I rescued a whippet/ put bull mix eight years ago. I named her Bebe and I have to tell you she is an incredible athletic dog. There's no she cannot do. She swims, she climbs mountains, I've even clocked her running at the top speed of 30 mph. All she wants to do is run. I love her and respect her abilities so much.

[@GsdytJytu]

My goodness this is so wonderfully done from sound to editing to camera work. The doggo deserves a video done in this caliber and you delivered. Well done.

[@alexprom011]

“Of course he won... this is Spit Fire... he ain’t the GOAT for nothing”

[@americabobadilla2401]

Alex Cabriza I loved that 😂

[@alexprom011]

América Bobadilla I loved it! I was like he is the GOAT!!

[@viqzen]

of*

[@alexprom011]

Priscila Arregim wow!! Didn’t even noticed!

[@Orion227]

The key is she didn’t get him to do this, he was loved and enjoyed life with her and this became an extension of that, done for fun and love.

[@89turbomk3]

Truth Seeker well she does force him to stay in shape lol

[@TerribleChaos]

She got him for racing lol

[@rattlehead54321]

@@89turbomk3 if you got a title you got to work hard to maintain that

[@mavel2038]

@@89turbomk3 good, healthier dog that way.

[@NeonAmnesia]

@Brittany Bennett and there's no problem with that. As long as they aren't getting abused in the process of training them.

[@Shervonyak]

He made me cried. So inspiring 😻

[@christinearbogast6751]

The energy he puts out when she says go go GOOOOOO! is nothing short of amazing!

[@freshlysaltedfishing8500]

Yo let's just admire how formed this dogs muscles are

[@barcode1512]

james francis He’s MAD BUFF

[@460enrique]

This guy got slim waist and strong muscles

[@manojkey1]

He don’t know competitions, he only know “good boi”

[@saintsupreme33]

Who?

[@chrzescijaningz]

Jeffrey777 the dog

[@McButtsTheCrimeDog]

@@saintsupreme33 me

[@lizbeth127]

Wholesome

[@ladylaynefairchild8146]

I can’t believe how emotional this made me! Dogs are so wonderful

[@user-mc3ly8uh9b]

Hi

[@megareese81]

Thank God this didn't end with Spitfire dying, I would have had to leave work lol.

[@ez88uc]

Your comment made me bust out laughing... and so true! I felt the same way.

[@paisano316]

LMAO...same. It would be just like ESPN to either kill off the dog or the girl!! These short documentaries are brutal sometimes!!

[@applejellypucci]

I was on edge the whole time saying "he better not die!" lol

[@dekadens]

“One of those dogs, Spittie’s nemesis” *Spittie and the dog sitting peacefully next to each other*

[@sydneymackey6970]

They share hotel beds together too

[@manuelmateo3392]

They act civil for the cameras.

[@21stenemy]

They act natural on cameras

[@ocota831]

They're professionals

[@ibrahimabdullahi3077]

They conduct themselves accordingly in the public eye. Truly professional.

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

He's very stunning to watch while jumping. Also it's so heartwarming to see a young person care for a dog the way she does! Their bond is lovely ❤

[@scout3058]

I'm a K9 handler. I have a 5 year old female Belgian Malinois that is trained as an explosive detection dog. She is not a police agency dog. I own her, and we work as 1099 contractors. K9 Yokai (my dog) is a bit of a genetic freak. Her ear height is 36 inches, and she walks around at a normal 74 pounds. She is huge for a female Malinois. All that being said, I am absolutely awestruck by Spitfire and his handler. I never payed any attention to dock diving until just now. I am so impressed by the *teamwork* between them that I'm officially a Team Spitfire fan now.

[@aidiaa]

I basically cried the whole video. They have the best bond ❤

[@XrpAndy]

The dog feels her energy when she’s yelling ..... its definitely a team thing

[@noahterrell5452]

For show

[@ChairmanMeow1]

oh for sure. there's a 0% chance if you switched trainers the dog would be as good

[@JimBean175]

1,000th like

[@noahterrell5452]

@@JimBean175 not anymore

[@noahterrell5452]

@@JimBean175 now I have the 1000 like

[@carlymurphy2621]

My favorite part is that the dog doesn’t even know he’s the best. He just likes to play🤣

[@BadioTheAfricano]

Carly Murphy you may not know that. Lol

[@timburton1715]

WOW 😳 WHY would you believe that...??

[@SneakyCheeseThief]

I kinda think he knows. But he definitely like to play.

[@overrated3733]

he know actually but we thought he doesn't

[@zerohours.]

This whole story just makes me smile. I love dogs in their element.

[@michaelgodley2905]

That is amazing, possibly the most trophies ever won by a dog, truly a blessed dog you have. Congratulations to you and Spitfire

[@shadoninja]

It is truly incredible how well-behaved he is when he is just hanging out

[@henrikw377]

It's a sighthound. Generally uninterested and in a restful state is often confused for well behaved. I hear it a lot - that my whippets are so well behaved - when in fact they simply don't care much about what's going on around them. Very convenient.

[@daisybelcher5571]

its called training lmao

[@savannahm3166]

The "crazy" dogs are the ones who never get to exercise when they should. The calm dogs are the ones who get opportunities to use their energy in a positive way.

[@HopeandI]

Hes tired bro. This guy has a full time gig.

[@Itsunclegabby]

He's really tired.

[@BronxFireWolf]

Me: “ready ready ready GO GO GO GO” My dog: *goes back to bed*

[@DrZaius3141]

Sounds like a good dog, though.

[@susantatih7211]

😂🤣

[@duggttape3015]

Lmao, you made my day vro 🤣🤣🤣😭💀💀

[@josephmalone1964]

My dog would have a heart attack and start humping me for no reason if I said that.

[@EstherOlabisi]

😭😭😭😂

[@brmnplayr]

I love how he slammed himself on the the Couch. 😂❤

[@marqqqddr]

Very well-done video. Excellent topic, music, camerawork, organization, etc. Incredible talent from both the production team and of course the absolutely incredible story and dog-human team.

[@TannerGarcia]

Me: I’m gonna take a nap on my lunch break. YT: Wanna watch the Michael Jordan of dogs for 12 minutes? Me: SPIIIIIIITFIIIIIIIIIIIIIRE!!!!

[@michaelk9472]

You got me.. 🤣

[@rademfam6856]

Same 😂😂😂

[@asiad.mcclain7345]

Exactly 😩🤦🏾‍♀️

[@sophia-jd8po]

Tanner Garcia arent lunch breaks like 30 mins ?

[@TannerGarcia]

slurp yeah. I was half way through 🤣

[@Kebein.]

Interviewer: "So how did you notice you can jump so high, Spitfire?" Spitfire: "I dunno man, i just wanted my toy back"

[@subzero5540]

😂😂😂😂

[@papagrantits]

🤣💀

[@nicks1937]

Spitfir: "And I took that personally"

[@dimitrilukin1312]

this is some kungfu panda kind of wisdom here🤣

[@oriyomilewis644]

Nice one!

[@Tuur75]

This dog doesn't care for prices, he does it all for her. He would jump through 8 rings of fire for her. Great relationship and wonderfull to see!

[@_x4858]

No wonder Kermit is so self conscious, he's been living in the shadow of his big brother all his life

[@cecilia7932]

LOL

[@greysonG10]

Who tf is this "Kermit" everyone keeps talking about.

[@0700andrea]

Greysen G. One of youtuber Jenna Marbles’ dogs

[@MyDiabolicoTwin]

What I like the most is the dog having a good life, a family life as every dog should have. Some competitions involving animals have complete cruelty on them.

[@ninjasavage9875]

*Another dog takes his toy when he isn’t looking* Spitfire: “at that point I took it personal”

[@cookiesmack6442]

Who Watches the last dance if you can watch the last jump from spitfire

[@tyw6225]

Underrated comment

[@yonnied8134]

This comment wins

[@nicholasruiz5393]

🤣😂🤣

[@cesargaming2002]

Underrated comment is underrated

[@lovelylipbonesouwwwwwwwolv2198]

This video just made me tear up so many times ... Like it reminds me of those sad but inspiring dog movies :,) Sydney and Spitfire

[@Fluid_Genius]

I never thought a 15-year-old girl's hype up speech for her dog would give me chills. I need to make that sound bite come from my alarm in the morning.

[@butteronbread167]

I like how this dog has no idea that he’s won multiple competitions, like all he thinks about is “ok I need to get that pool noodle if it’s the last thing I do”

[@abhish69]

I believe he really enjoys it, like how my dog takes off when he seas a beach. That accompanied with the celebration after that, it must be like a mini festival for him and that pool noodle is the key to that moment.

[@ind3789]

Animals know more than we *think.* I assure you he knows he wins competitions - --animal communicator/animal intuitive.

[@michaelbenjamin2625]

@@ind3789 doubt it, no way a dog understands something as complex as a competition and it wasn’t your intuition that told you that lmao

[@mareksicinski3726]

@@ind3789 well it is not exactly that, they know more than we think, but the concept of a competition can be foreign even to a human who naever heard of one. He has no concept, hope, as it seems, he still is having fun though and keeping healthy etc

[@brettmitchell8014]

Spitfire has 1 goal. Make his master happy.

[@DrNJ-km3tt]

Spitfire: strong talented athlete Kemit : cries when jenna looks the other way

[@myra8912]

Marbles : is dead inside

[@talaaljaber5375]

@@myra8912 marbles: Just dead (Jenna just move on playing with dead bodies isnt okay)

[@reeekid9189]

She quit KZbin

[@talaaljaber5375]

@@reeekid9189 Its well known by now what are you tryna do by saying that?

[@EsSav814]

Cermet

[@stephansteohanlarsen7457]

Excellent incredible amazing my childhood dog was an Australian Shepherd name Sydney fwiw what a mature young thank you for allowing me to see this I am truly grateful to all awesome dog owners

[@sombojoe]

I’m not crying: you’re crying!

[@Jowi182]

Her dog: jumps 8 feet high and 30 feet long, fed raw diet, acupuncture my dog: chases butterflies and falls

[@delaneyreyes8995]

My dog: is startled by his own farts.

[@rachealmartin9646]

@@delaneyreyes8995 mine too

[@tejl8506]

My dog pissed herself because she saw a helicopter

[@xandilo_bones4800]

My dog whenever someone breaks out a hamper, a box, or a tape measure: *_speed is me_*

[@turkustreetview1445]

Not all dogs are born as great legends :((

[@chomiya8831]

The pause between “you’ve never met a dog” and “...like spitfire” was kinda long lol I was beginning to think the sentence had just ended at “you’ve never met a dog”. I was like well dang.

[@Sir_Eye_Dough]

🤣🤣🤣 damnit

[@exosvocals2526]

😂😂😂

[@SanilJadhav711]

Yea same I was questioning myself

[@Adri-he6hb]

Spitfire is not a dog is a machine to rich his owners (sad face)

[@Metroidam11]

The whole video was a little shoddy. The music choice felt strange at times too.

[@RubyTwilite]

I'm so glad I found this video! In a sea of uncertainty and tension Spitfire gave me 12 minutes of peace. Thank you so much. ❤

[@suchisthisplace]

that kid and her dog made me happy inside for a moment. thanks

[@MohOneTVmohtho]

That dog when standing next to his awards looked like it was roasting me

[@lynb2039]

I was VERY intimidated, and I m Olga Korbut.

[@shermanlulu5892]

I love how she gets him hyped up.

[@missSDW]

Right. I wonder if there’s a method to that? Like if she isn’t as loud he won’t go a as far or something

[@shermanlulu5892]

missSDW Exactly!

[@NickRoman]

That's what I was going to say. I love how she yells at him. lol

[@shermanlulu5892]

@@NickRoman it's super cute

[@sydneymackey6970]

missSDW That’s actually spot on 😂 As I’ve gotten louder I can feel him pulling harder to go, and recently he’s started barking at me as I hold him as if to say “it’s time to go woman! Let me go!”

[@noreenhewson6933]

We had a wonderful Whippet, “Lightning” who we were lucky enough to have for 14 years. Incredible athletes, and very sweet companions. I miss him ❤️

[@oscarestrada72oe]

I thinks this story is not about spitfire accomplishments as a team instead it is a story of how powerful is the feeling and emotional bond when you truly loved unconditionally. Thank you for sharing your story and just keep loving… God bless

[@riyanazhar9086]

If she yells at me like before Spittie's jump, I too, would be motivated to run 30mph

[@AlphaDoG-43]

riyan azhar .. lol you can literally see him getting low & on his mark as he’s readying for his run off the dock.

[@zacshifler]

Im a mail carrier. People often ask why i hesitate when there is a 4 foot fence between me and their dog. This is why

[@jesspaterson3268]

My dog can jump 6ft high easily, he's 65 pounds.. you're smart lol

[@seekerNLearner]

😅😅man u made my day

[@EikottXD]

Try 9ft fences. KZbin away.

[@Bagsy84]

indeed, and some dogs can just flat out slam into the fences and break them sometimes.

[@freeheeler09]

Civil, our mail carrier has our dog wrapped around his fingers. Our dog looks like a cartoon wolf and sounds fierce. But, our mail carrier carries treats and is a true dog whisperer. And so the highlight of our dog's day is the mail delivery and seeing his bud.

[@estherperez2357]

What a beautiful bond ❤ I hope they are both still going strong and well.

[@darwincatanghal176]

That's the real friendship and love.. you're an inspiration.

[@zerocharisma15]

She talks to him like she’s Rocky’s coach in the corner and I’m LIVING for it.

[@jiyu3027]

"It's probably cause you never met a dog" Say what? "Like Spitfire." Oooooooooooh.

[@edgerat]

LIke the Mufasa...... moment hehehe

[@keshavggs]

They had us in the first half NGL.....!

[@fluffer4049]

This is still the best video on YT. I love this story and these two besties!

[@george45620]

that dog feels the soul in her scream haha she had me all pumped up every time. Its that now or never scream of a loved one or teammate

[@muhammadmousa4192]

"He's got that dog in him." -Skip Bayless

[@Greenkeeper132]

Such an underrated comment😂😂😂👌

[@sandrasanders706]

Bow wow yippie yay...its just the dog in me...lol

[@mrlonely5835]

The more I read this the more funny it became 😂

[@alexandergallegos3843]

😂😂😂😂

[@deym7193]

LMAO

[@bentaylor475]

His original name was Kite... That dog was born to fly.

[@C0astDelta]

*Haikyuu theme music intensifies*