Kitty Dunn

Born in September of 1928, you and your sister, Timid Flint (by Flint Rock, lmp.–Lee’s Lady, Imp.), were actually the foundation of the Ralph McMinimy kennel.

In ’29, you and Timid divided the Fall Sapling Stake at Girard, Kansas. In the spring of 1930, you returned to Girard and were runner-up in the Spring Futurity Stake.

During the next few years, you made your mark as the darling of West Flagler race fans. During your first year there, it rained 47 nights of the 65-night meeting. Adverse conditions meant little to you, however, and you beat every dog they could find.

You won the Derby elimination at the Biscayne Kennel Club in March of ’33. Termed “the speed-burning miss,” you clicked off the 3-8’s mile route in 38 4-5 seconds to tie the record set by Buddy Hawke, in a previous elimination.

You took them all in your day, male or female. A writer once said, “There have been just four great dogs who caught the popular fancy completely, and Kitty Dunn was one of them.”

Kitty, you were quite a gal! When you retired from racing at West Flagler, they gave you a rose blanket with the inscription “Goodbye Kitty,” and your many fans were next to tears.

You won the hearts of many men, for you were a great competitor. You were of strong body, had fleet legs, and had a heart of gold-and they loved you for it.