Sweet, sweet Summertime…it’s so close, we can almost taste it! Spoiler alert: it tastes like ice cream and watermelon and lots of lemonade. And with summer, of course, comes lots of time outside swimming. Turns out, it’s not just humans who love to take a dip in the pool, ocean or lake…our four-legged pals also like getting in on the fun! You’re about to meet 10 dogs who can swim with the best of them, or, at the very least, are trying their best to keep up!

1.) This athletic Golden, who believes in making a splash, wants you to be THIS happy this summer.

2.) This reluctant little guy knows the importance of giving it your all, even if it scares you. Just keep swimming, cutie pie!

3.) Believe it or not, not all pups doggie paddle when they hit the pool. Some, like this guy, just like to chilllll, bro…

4.) This pug is ready for a big day on the water, complete with flotation device, life jacket and, of course, that smushy, skeptical face.

5.) Check out that beauty! …The view’s not bad, either.

6.) Double trouble alert! These cutie pies dressed for the occasion…the occasion being wave jumping, of course.

7.) Look at this majestic pup, romping around in the ocean, not a care in the world. Well…except for that toy in his mouth…pretty sure he cares about that.

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8.) “HI MOM! HURRY UP AND TAKE THE PICTURE SO I CAN GET BACK TO MY FRIENDS!”

9.) This responsible doggie knows the number one rule for pups and humans alike: safety first!

10.) Last but not least, we leave you with this little guy…who just gets it. Swimming is for enjoying yourself! **and for tanning your adorable puppy belly



