SUPERPULL! - AMERICA'S STRONGEST DOGS!

Amador Cisneros Jr, Dogs In Sports • When AAPBA President John Booker first
announced the idea of inviting any and all dog sporters from across the country to
gather for one day of super pulling while at the same time reinforcing the fact who
is the best trainer and what dog holds the Americas Strongest Dog title I knew this
was the beginning of something super. The announcement was made at the
Northwest All Breed Dog Club meeting in September 2007 with great applause and
excitement. The only downfall was it only gave the Super Pull 1 ½ months of
buildup and promotion. When challenging all pullers from across America you need
a lot more time than that but that didn’t give NW pullers an excuse. And the best of
all the best from the Pacific Northwest did take up the strongest weight pull
challenge in America and were indeed present at the AAPBA SUPERPULL on
November 17, 2007 in Castle Rock, Wa at the AAPBA Dog Show Grounds. It was
clearly evident on that day what dogs were qualified and up to premier standards
for super weight pulling as well as clarifying who are the Northwest’s legitimate
pullers at the nations biggest stage for dog sporters, the AAPBA and Weight Pull
Sports: Super Pull.

America's Strongest Dog
At then end of the day when the last dog completed it’s pull, one dog stood at the top
showing the crowd that the Super Pull was his. Hegberg’s Duke, a 4-year-old 85 lb.
brindle male dog and a Certified Weight Pull Champion handled by 16-year-old Ashley
Hegberg was the top winner. Duke is an extremely powerful and strong dog that
wowed the audience with his ability and style taking both the Most Weight Pulled and
Pound for Pound trophies and “Americas Strongest Dog” titles.

But things didn’t end there as the Super Pull officials found it fitting to recognize a dog that they felt
displayed a tremendous amount of spirit, drive and strength. They looked at the remaining dogs and picked
a dog that showed a lot of promise in the pulling sport. Samson Lee Barton a first time puller and 3-year-old
65 lb. brindle male handled by Richard Barton showed the officials and crowd he has found another
element he is comfortable in thus awarded the “Strength and Honor” trophy.

The competition was intense with a very positive atmosphere. The right people were there with the right
dogs and a good time was had by all.

The All American Premier Breeds Administration with the continued desire to succeed has always been
comfortable leading the pack with ideas like the Super Pull an event headed to be put on the nationwide
radar and a definite future breeding ground for dog superstars. It is clear the Super Pull is here to stay.

Below are the results for the Super Pull show.
Super Extreme Treadmill Sprint
Best Time In Show Trophy-Hegberg’s Rocky, a young full grown male with a lot of endurance.

Extra Mile Award Trophy-Daddys Little Princess a nice lean legged female dog. Good long run for three
minutes. Fantastic runs for all dogs that entered.

Super Sled Sprint
Best Time In Show Trophy-Samson Lee Barton, an explosive and powerful for a 65-pound young male.
Fast pull sprinter.

Heart and Spirit Trophy. The judges went with female Envious Hera Schneider. At such a young age she
sure does capture your heart with her meaty rear drive and love for the 60 foot dash. Great pull runs to all
that competed.

Super Weight Pull
Americas Strongest Dog-Most Weight Pulled Trophy Hegbergs Duke.

Americas Strongest Dog- Pound for Pound Trophy Hegbergs Duke.

Strength and Honor Award-Samson Lee Barton won over the judges with a very very big heart dedicated
to a lot of steel weight first time on the track. Daisy A 14 lb. female puller was up for one vote.

Thanks to all who were in attendance and congrats to all who entered and competed at the 2007 AAPBA
and Weight Pull Sports SUPERPULL!

See you next year at the SUPERPULL 2!