Kratu The Rescue Dog Steals The Show In Hilarious Unsuccessful Run Of Competition's Agility Course
The Kennel Club in Birmingham, England held their annual dog show, Crufts, last week and didn't disappoint.
Well, dogs never really disappoint, do they?
However, one furry entrant didn't exactly knock it out of the park.
Meet Kratu.
The Carpathian-Mioritic mix entered the Rescue Dog agility course grounds at Crufts for his second time this year and gave a terrible performance. Okay, so Kratu is not fast nor agile out on the course, but he sure knows how to have a good time.
And that's what it's all about.
Spectators fell in love with the Romanian rescue who just couldn't be bothered with navigating his way through a series of hurdles and tubes.
To him, the arena was just one giant playground with a crowd that showered him with affection no matter how well he performed.
You can watch Kratu's not-so-agile course run in the YouTube clip below.
Prepare to fall in love.
Kratu The Happy-Go-Lucky Rescue Dog Has A Mind Of His Own | Crufts 2019www.youtube.com
This is Kratu's second year representing Woodgreen in the dog show after his lackadaisical run went viral and captured hearts last year.
Handler Tessa Eagle Swan personally rescued Kratu in Romania "from a very dangerous situation" when he was just a few weeks old.
And while she adores her four-legged friend to bits, she told Crufts about her frustrating experience in training him.
"As a teenager he was incredibly hard to train! He was so stubborn and determined to do what he wanted. He makes me laugh with his antics. He loves to perform tricks and does them all the time."
"He is a natural clown which makes it interesting and fun. If he doesn't like something he won't do it. He really loves to please me but mostly himself!"
"He is such a big character who will try to do what he wants rather than what I am asking. He is challenging and quite determined."
But Kratu makes up for his shortcomings.
Swan mentioned other areas in which Kratu excelled.
"I am constantly amazed at all he has achieved. He has made me up my game considerably. He became the first dog in the UK to pass his 'Do as I Do' exam a special training method where he copies me on cue. He has his Kennel Club Bronze, Silver and Gold Good Citizen Dog Scheme award."
"He has done some rally training and special obedience training needed to become an assistance dog. He has also done lots of trick training which is his favourite. He is a work in progress with tricks as sometimes he does brilliant ones and sometimes just messes around."
@Crufts @Dragon_Turd the best worst boy— Erica Ní Siúrtáin 🏳️🌈 (@Erica Ní Siúrtáin 🏳️🌈) 1552135219
@Dragon_Turd @Crufts I love him so much! Still reckon he’s a cartoon dog though— Erica Ní Siúrtáin 🏳️🌈 (@Erica Ní Siúrtáin 🏳️🌈) 1552137166
@Kraturescuedog @Crufts @annawebbdogs What a lovely boy! Well done, Kratu!— megstuffs (@megstuffs) 1552363964
@Kraturescuedog @vlsrn54 @KitKat_KVIII @Crufts I needed some Kratu after a rough... three years 😄 Who’s a good boy!… https://t.co/4sgiM3cvPW— tinfoil crown (@tinfoil crown) 1552605282
@BruceDevlin @Crufts @boarders1 @TheLeithGin He's having the time of his life bless him he's adorable x— Erika Nordskog (@Erika Nordskog) 1552071474
Kratu's charisma is infectious.
And like Swan said, he is a clown and we're all grateful for him.
@vlsrn54 @KitKat_KVIII @Crufts 😂🙏♥️Laughter is always the best medicine! 😍 and a tonic for the soul!— KRATU (@KRATU) 1552596150
@Kraturescuedog @KitKat_KVIII @Crufts Love his spirit. Made me LOL. 😂— vlsrn54 (@vlsrn54) 1552596023
@Crufts I could not ❤️ him more. To Kratu should become a verb...eg: I Kratued my way through my day ....— Jackie Charles CF FRSA (@Jackie Charles CF FRSA) 1552436912
Last year, Kratu's debut was an unforgettable one.
The announcer can be heard chuckling intermittently as he comments on the crowd-pleasing dog who's there to have a good time.
"He hasn't a clue of what he's doing, has he?"
Kratu the rescue dog having fun in the Rescue Dog Agility | Crufts 2018www.youtube.com
Kratu did not win any prizes for his performance that day.
But, doggone it, his entertaining performance was still off the charts.
This Energetic Bulldog's Attempt At Westminster's Agility Contest Is A Lesson In Sheer Determination
Rudy the bulldog didn't score high marks at the Westminster Kennel Club's agility contest in New York's Piers 94 this weekend, but he definitely stole the show. Verb the border collie took home the top honors for the purebred dog race at the 143rd Westminster dog show, but it's the underdog that won spectators' hearts.
Bulldogs aren't known for their nimbleness, so they probably aren't suited for a speed competition where dogs plow through a rigorous obstacle course involving hurdles, a seesaw and U-shaped tubes. However, Rudy is not your average bulldog.
He veered off course for a hot second, but found his way back on course like a pro and never gave up.
Scoring is determined by how many faults a dog team with the handler incurs, and the faults are not limited to knocking over obstacle cones or other set pieces, alone. They can be penalized for time faults, which are the seconds run over the standard course time, depending on other factors like the complexities of the course level.
According to USA Today, Rudy's determination earned him an impressive finish at 46.63 seconds, 51.63 after the fault.
According to bulldog enthusiasts, the squishy-faced hefty dogs aren't known for their gracefulness, let alone their obedience.
You gotta give Rudy major props. Look at him plow through.
@cjzero @mayapapaya319 LOOK AT THEM GO!!!!!! Like....how do you even get a bulldog to listen to you...let alone be… https://t.co/D3JVpSxpyK— Evan (@Evan) 1549844633
@324_B21 @cjzero @mayapapaya319 Bulldogs do listen but then they decide if they want to be bothered to obey!!— Scouse Helen(Helen Drinoczky) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (@Scouse Helen(Helen Drinoczky) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐) 1549855774
@324_B21 @cjzero @mayapapaya319 Bulldogs do listen but then they decide if they want to be bothered to obey!!— Scouse Helen(Helen Drinoczky) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (@Scouse Helen(Helen Drinoczky) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐) 1549855774
@mayapapaya319 @cjzero Oh....no question...that doggo is the best of the best. Or...the lady might in fact be a witch......— Evan (@Evan) 1549845809
This is the sedentary behavior most bulldog owners are familiar with.
@cjzero No this is a bulldog, that is some sort of cheetah rabbit hamster thingy https://t.co/ALuiWp37NV— Russian War Ship, Gopoke yourself! (@Russian War Ship, Gopoke yourself!) 1549849441
@pokesfan91 @cjzero Been there!! Let me guess.....A walk around the block seemed like a great idea? https://t.co/ru6wlBE9Z5— Sourmugs Tavern (@Sourmugs Tavern) 1549871005
@pokesfan91 @cjzero This is just the bully bullishness. They are a stubborn bunch. But run like the wind for chicken— Susan alba (@Susan alba) 1549906738
Other bulldogs agreed with this user. You can almost hear them all collectively say, "Same."
@cjzero Rudy done messed it up for every lazy bulldog out there— Simon C (@Simon C) 1549830725
@cjzero Every other bulldog https://t.co/ldsDifGA3U— Jordan Brunel (@Jordan Brunel) 1549849251
@cjzero All bulldogs are the same, here's mine going through rigorous training. Gonna crush the 'Sleep' event. https://t.co/RVe9tCHvKD— Adam Beckwith (@Adam Beckwith) 1549859448
At the end of the day, Rudy just wins at love.