Social media had all sorts of priceless reactions to a viral video of a race dog, Winston the Whippet, moving like a lightning bolt during a competition.
Every year, the American Kennel Club puts on the nationally televised “Fastest Dog USA” competition. A clip of Winston the Whippet (from Clarksburg, New Jersey) running during the 2022 games has resurfaced, and let’s just say that he’s the perfect candidate to reboot the popular “Air Bud” movie series:
Just look at the set of wheels on this Whippet:
🔥🚨DEVELOPING: Winston, a dog named ‘the greatest athlete alive’ is going viral after this clip of his ‘cartoonish speed.’ was posted. pic.twitter.com/Lyy9iQxfN8
— Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) April 18, 2025
As always, social media did not disappoint with its reactions to the viral Winston the Whippet racing video:
“That dog’s got some serious speed! Winston’s definitely proving that even pets can have some unreal athletic skills, totally viral-worthy,” one fan said.
That dog’s got some serious speed! Winston’s definitely proving that even pets can have some unreal athletic skills, totally viral-worthy.
— Kaia jenny (@KaiaJenny) April 18, 2025
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“But have you seen Pete Alonso run?” asked another.
🔥🚨DEVELOPING: Winston, a dog named ‘the greatest athlete alive’ is going viral after this clip of his ‘cartoonish speed.’ was posted. pic.twitter.com/Lyy9iQxfN8
— Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) April 18, 2025
“I WILL risk it all to obtain the fuzzy thing,” joked a user.
"I WILL risk it all to obtain the fuzzy thing" pic.twitter.com/tbVpaDRe4q
— Bilbo Baggins (@Jbanklestankle1) April 18, 2025
“Winston, I feel you. That was exactly my energy in Thailand when Grab told me my steamed pork buns were waiting downstairs. I flew. IFYKYK 🥟💨,” wrote another.
Winston, I feel you. That was exactly my energy in Thailand when Grab told me my steamed pork buns were waiting downstairs. I flew. IFYKYK 🥟💨 pic.twitter.com/y6Camqp4XW
— ＭＩＳＳ Ｍ ΞＴΛＶΞ ＲＳΞ (@missmetaverse) April 18, 2025
“I’d change his name to Road Runner,” a fan said.
I'd change his name to Road Runner.
— Jill Nash (@jcnash) April 19, 2025
“Looks like we found Superman’s dog,” wrote a user.
Looks like we found Superman’s dog
— Philip Anderson (@VoteHarrisOut) April 18, 2025
The 2022 Fastest Dogs USA event was won by another Whippet named Reas (from Michigan City, Indiana). Rheas finished with a combined average time of 5.847 seconds and reached an insane 34.98 MPH speed. Reas had also won the 2021 event.
In the 2022 race, Winston the Whippet was second with a combined average time of 5.939 seconds (reaching a speed of 34.44 MPH).
Winston The Whippet For An “Air Bud” Reboot, Anyone?
For those who haven’t seen it, the “Air Bud” movie series is about a golden retriever named “Buddy” who stars on youth sporting teams involving his owners (the Framm family). Buddy shines in baseball, football, soccer, volleyball and basketball, becoming a can’t-miss sensation in his community.
