{"id":2,"date":"2012-12-08T18:45:33","date_gmt":"2012-12-08T18:45:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/robertjmcleod.com\/davywhippet\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-12-23T07:07:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T14:07:22","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/recursing-jones.64-23-246-218.plesk.page\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Davy Whippet was more than a record-breaking athlete &#8211; he was a once-in-a-lifetime dog whose speed, joy, and heart captured the attention of people around the world. From earning multiple <strong>Guinness World Records<\/strong> titles to redefining what was possible in canine sport, Davy inspired awe wherever he ran and leapt. Though he passed away in 2018, his legacy lives on through his records, stories, and the unforgettable bond he shared with his human. This site is a celebration of that legacy &#8211; one built on love, teamwork, and the simple magic of watching a dog do what he was born to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"GUINNESS WORLD RECORD - Longest Throw Caught by a Dog @ 402 feet (Davy Whippet)\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aCeBkn7hjbM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What made Davy truly special wasn\u2019t just the records, but the way he competed &#8211; and the values he left behind. <em>The Davy Rule<\/em>, inspired by his life and spirit, reminds us that kindness, effort, and respect matter just as much as winning. Through school visits, stories, and shared moments, Davy inspired thousands of kids to be more kind to others, to animals, and to themselves. The videos here capture that same spirit &#8211; the anticipation before the run, the explosive speed, and the joy that followed &#8211; showing how a dog\u2019s love and enthusiasm can spark positive change far beyond the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Davy Rule - A Children&#039;s Book About Acceptance and Kindness\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/D6hq0qZf0Xo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Davy\u2019s impact continues long after his final run. His performances introduced countless people to the world of canine sport and showed what\u2019s possible when passion and partnership come together. These clips aren\u2019t just highlights from the past &#8211; they\u2019re reminders that greatness leaves a trail. Davy\u2019s legacy lives on in every inspired throw, every fast dog chasing a disc, and every smile sparked by his unforgettable spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rob McLeod and Davy Whippet - 2014 Indiana Quadruped Men&#039;s Open Champions\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3SWf5xLgsko?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Davy Whippet was more than a record-breaking athlete &#8211; he was a once-in-a-lifetime dog whose speed, joy, and heart captured the attention of people around the world. 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