Ashley Whippet (1971-1985) was the first great disc dog and the winner of 3 consecutive Canine Frisbee Disc World Championships. Ashley became famous when his human, Alex Stein smuggled him into Dodger Stadium during a nationally televised game. The two hopped a fence and ran to the field for an 8 minute exhibition that included 35mph sprints and 9ft leaps into the air to snag frisbees. The crowd was in such awe that the game had stopped and the announcer even commentated.
Ashley and Alex helped to organize the first Frisbee Dog World Championships that was later renamed the Ashley Whippet Invitational. Ashley became so famous that he was featured in a documentary, performed at the Super Bowl, the White House, and even has 5 ice cream shops named in his honor.
I have taken up frisbee with aspirations of being like Ashley, but I think I need more practice!
Ashley and Alex helped to organize the first Frisbee Dog World Championships that was later renamed the Ashley Whippet Invitational. Ashley became so famous that he was featured in a documentary, performed at the Super Bowl, the White House, and even has 5 ice cream shops named in his honor.
I have taken up frisbee with aspirations of being like Ashley, but I think I need more practice!
dirty Welby- but I am cracking up that you missed the frisby and bit the human
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