Wallace (pitbull) explained
Wallace was a white pit bull who became a world champion disc dog.
Life and career
As a puppy, Wallace was rescued as a puppy from abandoned breeding operation, adopted by a police officer, later ending up at a shelter.[2] In 2005, Roo and Clara Yori adopted Wallace from an animal shelter in Rochester, Minnesota. He became a world champion disc dog.[1] [3] [4] [5] Wallace was diagnosed with cancer just before his 11th birthday, and was euthanized a year later in August 2013.[1] [6] [4]
A symbol of advocacy for pit bulls,[6] Wallace inspired the foundation of an organization to help dogs through physical training, WOD (Workout of the Day) for Dogs,[6] and was the subject of a 2012 book by Jim Gorant.[2] [7] [8] [9]
Accomplishments
- 2006 Cynosport World Champion
- 2007 Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge National Champion
- Qualified multiple times for the Ashley Whippet World Championships, the UFO World Finals, the Skyhoundz World Finals, and the USDDN World Finals
Notes and References
- Web site: My Pit Bull Never Snapped. Roo. Yori. 2014-07-30 . 2017-12-06 . . blog . September 11, 2018.
- Web site: Nonfiction Book Review: Wallace: The Pit Bull Who Conquered a Sport, Saved a Marriage, and Championed a Breed—One Flying Disc at a Time by Jim Gorant . . 10 September 2018.
- Web site: Pit Smitten: Andrew Yori's Dog Wallace Defies Pit Bull Stereotype . . November 2012.
- News: Wallace The Pit Bull passes on, but his story lives on. Kiger. Jeff. 2013-08-23. .
- Web site: High Flyin' Disc Dogs. Modern Dog . September 10, 2018 . picture caption .
- Web site: Megan . McCormick . The Incredible Story Of Wallace And Hector, Pit Bull Brothers Turned Breed Ambassadors. . 2013-12-04 . September 10, 2018.
- Web site: WALLACE by Jim Gorant . . 10 September 2018.
- Web site: Scott . Tinley . The Bonus: How Frisbee changed the life of a pit bull -- and his owners. . 2012-09-07 . September 10, 2018.
- Web site: In Praise Of Pit Bulls: Author Jim Gorant Speaks Out About Misunderstood Dogs And The Laws Aimed At Them. Allen . St. John. . 2013-02-14 . 10 September 2018.