JD SUP
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A Rare Breed

A Q&A with dog-show superstar, JD Platt, whose special dog is featured on this magazine’s cover
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

People in Central Oregon may recognize JD Platt from any number of arenas. A former pro snowboarder and pro disc golfer who also owns the standup paddleboard company, JD SUP, suffice to say that Platt is a busy guy. Also in his repertoire: Training stunt dogs as part of his company, JD Platt’s K9 Kings […]

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J.D. Platt

Bend’s professional every-man takes on a new venture
Chris Miller

In J.D. Platt’s 39 years in Bend, he’s done just about everything—from professional snowboarder to breakdancer—and now he’s come out with his own brand of inflatable standup paddle boards, aptly named JD SUP. Still, Platt’s probably best known for his 21 years training and showing dogs as JD Platt’s K9 Kings. If you live in […]

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