5 Best Swimming Dog Breeds, According to a Vet originally appeared on Parade Pets. If you love to swim or visit rivers, beaches and lakes, it's always fun to bring your dog along for the adventure.

Several years ago my Bellevue-raised son and I took his Jindo, a Korean dog that looks like a big akita, to Lake Sammamish on a hot summer day (yes, I know that seems like a contradiction in terms).

Not all dogs are born to paddle, but many can learn with a bit of help and the right approach. Yet before heading for the nearest lake or pool, it’s worth knowing how to introduce your dog to the ...

This video showing a dog returning to his favorite swimming spot is heartwarming. The clip received massive attention online, ...

A dog named Xena has turned one tiny label into her favorite pool feature. The Golden Retriever will not let anyone cut it ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Spring break has arrived and while many will be hitting the lakes, rivers, and beach to enjoy some sunshine, extra care needs to be taken if we take our four-legged friends with us. Dr ...

In an adorable video from Instagram user @kyoshiwhiteshepherd, a dog named Kyoshi’s walk turns into a swim, and it is everything you want to see today for a mood boost. The White Swiss Shepherd sets ...

The “Dog Days of Summer” include numerous swimming sessions for dogs of all sizes in Johnson County public pools. Courtesy photo There just might be something to that phrase “dog days of summer.” Just ...

It's a brisk Saturday in winter, but at the Northern Virginia Animal Swim Center, a pool party is underway -- and it's going swimmingly. Wet, excited dogs and rolling balls are underfoot everywhere, ...