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6 Canine Cannonballs: These Pups Know How To Make An Entrance

Dogs jumping into water with enthusiasm.

There are dogs who can swim, and then there are dogs who love swimming so much that they can’t wait to jump into the water! In fact, some pups are such excellent divers that they’re incredible to watch. If you love seeing eager doggos leap into pools, lakes, and other bodies of water, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve rounded up some of the cutest dog cannonball videos on the internet just for you!

According to Southern Living, some dog breeds tend to be better swimmers than others. Golden retrievers, for example, were bred for the purpose of swimming. However, most pooches can learn to swim, and whether or not they enjoy it has more to do with their personality than anything else. As you’ll see in the videos below, even some of the dog breeds you’d least expect will jump right into the water with enthusiasm!

1. This pup went from a tentative swimmer to a diving pro!

2. Please don’t try this with your dog.

3. Did you know that there are diving lessons for dogs?

4. Somebody give this dog a medal for jumping into the water to save a human!

5. If this pup leaping off a cliff doesn’t impress you, nothing will.

6. This brave little dog didn’t hesitate to jump into the water for a moment!

We hope you loved seeing these talented dogs jumping right into the water as much as we did! Did you know that some cats also like to swim? Read about Marlin the water-loving kitty!

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