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

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

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

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

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

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

fatidiot
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“He’s gonna give it his all when she asks because he loves her”


i didn’t ask to cry pls no

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

herpaderpz
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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.

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

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

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

biu
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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!

kimberlyn.
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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!

tonythreepies
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"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"

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

tomsmith
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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.

mjdgnob
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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.

Orion
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Kermits out here crying while Spitfire got a basketball game tomorrow

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

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

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