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.