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Friday, 24 August 2012

Tillman the Skateboarding Bulldog

When I try skateboarding, instead of riding smoothly with my feet on the board, I end up flat on my face on the ground; due to my lack of balance and skill.
There are many professional skateboarders in this world including Tillman - the skateboarding dog from the USA. Yes, you read right -- Tillman the skateboarding dog. He is an extremely talented bulldog that has broken world record for the Fastest Skateboarding Dog at 100 meters in 19.678 seconds.

It's not just a dog balancing on a skateboard it is much more than that. Tillman can push himself, take turns using his body and even does tricks. Tillman's owners, Ron Davis, doesn't even need to carry the skateboard around for him; Tillman carries it in his mouth everywhere he goes!

What else do we know about this smart bulldog? Well, Tillman's favourite toy is obviously his skateboard, and he loves to eat apples. Tillman also enjoys snowboarding and surfing! 



All professional sports people have a way to prepare for a competition, including Tillman! His owner Ron Davis states that "Tillman's ritual before he skates is to chew on each wheel. I think it's a way of lubing them up and checking the tire pressure". What an effort Tillman makes, considering that he has no proper hands to help him.


Enjoy the video below

- Carolina


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