Sunday, May 18, 2014

Tillman the Skateboarding Bulldog

   On the last day of the BlogPaws conference, Tillman the English Bulldog treated us to a skateboarding demonstration.  It was one of the many highlights during the three-day event.  Flat Bentley, my husband, and I were able to meet Tillman and his owner on Friday night.  They are both incredibly sweet and posed for photos with us.  Tillman is a representative for Dick VanPatten’s Natural Balance Pet Foods and has a line of dog treats.  They travel the country in Tillman’s special RV making guest appearances.  The adorable Bulldog holds the Guinness Book of World Records for being the fastest skateboarding dog.  He absolutely loves riding his board.  Tillman even has a television show on the Hallmark channel titled “Who Let the Dogs Out.”  He is very down-to-earth for a celebrity of his stature.  It is impossible to meet and watch him perform without finding yourself wearing a goofy grin.




   We were among the throngs of attendees who cheered Tillman as he raced uphill and down on his skateboard.  In this photo, you can see how he progresses on his ride.  I am definitely a Tillman groupie!



I want to give special thanks to Molly the Wally for selecting Barking from the Bayou their Sunday’s Featured blog!  What a wonderful honor!

   This is Black and White Sunday’s blog hop hosted by Sugar the Golden Retriever and Dachshund Nola.  Be sure to drop by their blogs to say “hello.”  There you can either join the hop or continue enjoying the other participants.  There are always some amazing B & W photos.

22 comments :

  1. I hate hate hate skateboards - I don't know how Tillman does it!

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  2. Earl can sit on one, but not ride it yet xD

    Lots of Woofs from Earl and I at Earl's World!

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  3. LOL not sure if I'd do that.
    Have a serene Sunday and let us all enjoy some big easy today.
    Best wishes Molly

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  4. Hi hi hi......we popped on over from Molly the Wally to sniff around a bit and wag tails. We are so happy to meet you all :)

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  5. He is amazing, but so was Norman on his bicycle last year. Bentley and I are low to the ground, I bet we could do it if we tried!

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  6. Goodness me ....I think the pups here would have a time of it on a skateboard...paddocks and granite would be a bumpy ride hahahah :) glad you had such a great time hugs Fozziemum x

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  7. What a great treat to see Tillman. Have a great Sunday.

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  8. I wish I could do that too, bet the girls would love it! Tillman you are really an expert!

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  9. Okay we don't know how you did that with the photo but its really neat! Love Dolly

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  10. Tillman is a pretty cool dude.

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  11. How neat! I wonder if Mr. N could skateboard.

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  12. Tillman is a star! Good thing you put that explanation of the picture because I initially thought there were three skateboarding dogs.

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  13. What fun....he is so talented on that skateboard and looks like he is having a blast!
    Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets

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  14. This photo is amazing as always! Tillman is a real star, we've even heard of him over here in the UK, quite frankly I don't know how you kept your hands steady to take the photo... faaar too exciting!
    Hugs, Carrie (Myfie, Ellie and Millie) x

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  15. He is n his dad too. We met them several times and love them. We got an original Tillman shirt too ... I hardly wear it cause I love it. Happy Black n White Sunday. Golden Woofs

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  16. Mowzers! When was this? our mom missed it! Rats...

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  17. Glad you enjoyed your post from Molly!
    And WOW!! I have seen that skate boarding dog on videos! So cool you got to actually see him!!!!!!! LUCKY!
    ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!

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  18. That is so awesome! How neat that you got to meet Tillman!

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  19. Wow - Tillman gets around! I saw him at the Pet Expo here last year. It's very cool to watch him do his thing.

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  20. Great photo M.K. ... I had a ton of Tillman too, but I had used my moms phone, which we lost on Sunday in the rental car :( So glad you got these great shots!

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