Newfoundland dogs are renowned as powerful swimmers and have been used as water rescue dogs for many years. They are strong enough to be able to pull humans and boats to shore! There’s even a series of water rescue tests and classifications dedicated to enhancing and maintaining the breed’s water abilities.
But one-year-old Boss has a little ways to go when it comes to swimming. Apparently, swimming doesn’t come naturally to the 170-pound Newfie and he sinks in the water. So, it was time for swimming lessons.
In the video, dad is holding him up while he practices paddling! But it looks like he hasn’t realized he’s supposed to use his back legs too! Keep practicing, Boss. We’re sure you’ll be swimming like a pro in no time!
Meet Sophie the English Bulldog puppy! This adorable little girl will brighten your day when you see what she loves doing for fun! She certainly knows how to keep herself busy and how to enjoy herself! Sophie’s human, Kathryn Miller writes, “Sophie stunned us with her fantastic rolling abilities one day and continued to do…
Jenny Gould and her German Shepherd Zankanja Bitter ‘N’ Twisted participated in the Obedience Dog Championships at Crufts and what a show they put on. Judges put the pair through the paces for an intense 10 minutes! No matter what the judge throws at them, Zankanja is glued to Jenny’s side throughout and the dog’s…
At 155-pounds, Cocoa the Newfoundland Dog is not a dog we’d imagine as loving to lounge on counters. But the big dog loves to climb onto her mom’s kitchen counter and have a nap or just hang out and be at eye level with her family. Mom is a big neat freak so she makes…
As any fan of the Harry Potter books will tell you, one of the most memorable things in the stories are the spells the wizards can cast. And although the series has all kinds of animals – owls, cats, and magical creatures, there aren’t any dogs. But dog lover Anna Brisbin decided to change that…
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Les Amis des Animaux heard about 8 Great Pyrenees dogs living in filth after their owner had died and saved them. The dogs were starving and dirty from living in a muddy enclosure. There was one that was blind, several that were sick and one that was pregnant. They found foster homes for five of…
