I have actually been considering it! I had hoped to try it out this year at some of my favorite events, but of course, with the pandemic, those were canceled.
The pool is too short. Spitfire could do another two feet if the pool was longer so he does not have to worry about slamming into the far side of the pool.
I’m another person interested in Spitfire’s legacy. As a dog owner of more than 55 years, I sense what has probably been going on. ..The natural progression…. Would you mind letting us know how things are now? It really does matter to the thousands of people that enjoyed your pup. What a special dog (and owner).
I think a large part of it has to do with how far the dog jumps and how well the dog transitions into the water. For example, Spitfire never stops moving during speed retrieve. The way he slides into the pool after jumping is perfect form as he doesn’t sacrifice valuable time, and he doesn’t slow down very quickly. It does help that he is a strong swimmer for the final strokes. However, I have seen whippets jump just or nearly as far but they don’t know how to swim well, so their rear will sink and they lose the transition from air to water, slowing them down greatly, and they can’t make up for lost time because they are poor swimmers. Although, I know several whippets who know how to swim better after competing more often because they learn how to swim
@@spitfirethewhippet8636 ok , interesting . So you would say that as a breed whippet can make good swimmer ? We know that in all other aspects they are supreme competitor . Thanks for the video and replies .
@@nico40820 I'd say that whippets can be good swimmers. It may not come naturally for some (although I haven't had a problem with my whippets, they've all been good swimmers). Although whippets as a breed will never be superior to a lab or something made for swimming.
For the extreme vertical jump I know for sure spitfire could easily jump high to 9ft whippet are like a dog version of a African serval cat plus I’ve seen an old interview espn video from the 80’s where the owner dog Ashley the whippet describes the highest she jumped n it was 9ft vertical so to beat your old record 8’6 first try to practice at home on a backyard using a long ladder holding his fav toy or treat to motivate him to run fast n leap high to grab it just trying to help btw I’m a huge fan of spitfire for my 2nd future pet it would have to be a whippet next a tamaskan
I’d love to see some vlogs with these two. Seeing how they train, daily life, competition weekends, road trips. That’d be awesome. 🙂
I have actually been considering it! I had hoped to try it out this year at some of my favorite events, but of course, with the pandemic, those were canceled.
@@spitfirethewhippet8636 How are you and Spitfire doing lately?
The pool is too short. Spitfire could do another two feet if the pool was longer so he does not have to worry about slamming into the far side of the pool.
.. were you drunk when you typed this?
@@zarahalora7567 No, but you got yourself a Bartender's mentality there.
The partnership you two have is amazing! I wish you the best during these times and can’t wait to see you and Spitfire competing again.
Spitty is the best!! No one beats you guy’s hard work together.
Looks like the young lady pulls Spitfire back like a slingshot :-)
Long live the King!
We need more videos please! You are an awesome inspiring team!
We need updates on Spittie 🥰
Way to go Spitfire and Ms. Sydney. What an incredible team.
GO SPIRFIRE GOOOOOO HOLY MOLY
Ready ready ready ready GO GO GO GO
I’m another person interested in Spitfire’s legacy. As a dog owner of more than 55 years, I sense what has probably been going on. ..The natural progression…. Would you mind letting us know how things are now? It really does matter to the thousands of people that enjoyed your pup. What a special dog (and owner).
syd points his head and he's like, "what? I'm focused. I'm on it".....
How well whippet generally does in the speed retrieving ? They seems not ideally built for swimming , do they compensate by "going for it " ?
I think a large part of it has to do with how far the dog jumps and how well the dog transitions into the water. For example, Spitfire never stops moving during speed retrieve. The way he slides into the pool after jumping is perfect form as he doesn’t sacrifice valuable time, and he doesn’t slow down very quickly. It does help that he is a strong swimmer for the final strokes. However, I have seen whippets jump just or nearly as far but they don’t know how to swim well, so their rear will sink and they lose the transition from air to water, slowing them down greatly, and they can’t make up for lost time because they are poor swimmers. Although, I know several whippets who know how to swim better after competing more often because they learn how to swim
@@spitfirethewhippet8636 ok , interesting . So you would say that as a breed whippet can make good swimmer ? We know that in all other aspects they are supreme competitor . Thanks for the video and replies .
@@nico40820 I'd say that whippets can be good swimmers. It may not come naturally for some (although I haven't had a problem with my whippets, they've all been good swimmers). Although whippets as a breed will never be superior to a lab or something made for swimming.
Spitfire is amazing.
I love Spitfire's big and attractive eyes they're lovely!😍😙❤💞💕
How many times has the dog won
The GOAT
gogo nice
Spitfire is the best doggo. Anyone who disagrees is empirically wrong because of his records. Lol
Ya think the dog feels nerves during competitions ?
Can we get an update
the dog s dead most likely
Still got it
Way to go Spitfire!!!!
I love this dog, he/she is jacked.lol
Are you two still competing?
For the extreme vertical jump I know for sure spitfire could easily jump high to 9ft whippet are like a dog version of a African serval cat plus I’ve seen an old interview espn video from the 80’s where the owner dog Ashley the whippet describes the highest she jumped n it was 9ft vertical so to beat your old record 8’6 first try to practice at home on a backyard using a long ladder holding his fav toy or treat to motivate him to run fast n leap high to grab it just trying to help btw I’m a huge fan of spitfire for my 2nd future pet it would have to be a whippet next a tamaskan