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Daring Dachshund Becomes First K-9 Diver

Russian dog has its own scuba suit

By Kim_Hartman,  Newser User

Posted Jul 6, 2010 12:16 PM CDT | Promoted on Newser Jul 6, 2010 2:08 PM CDT

(User Submitted) – A Russian diving enthusiast has developed a scuba-diving dry suit complete with helmet, breathing mask, and oxygen source for his K-9 companion Boniface, the daring diving dachshund. The first experimental dive was declared a success by his owner who gave demonstrations over the weekend, though Boniface whined while underwater. See the video in the gallery, and read the full story here.

In this Sunday, June 13, 2010, image made from television, Sergei Gorbunov, helps Boniface the dachshund dog as he is learning how to scuba-dive.
In this Sunday, June 13, 2010, image made from television, Sergei Gorbunov, helps Boniface the dachshund dog as he is learning how to scuba-dive.   (AP)
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A scuba diving enthusiast in Russia is going to some lengths to convince his pet dachshund that he, too, should take up the sport.   (youtube.com)

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vendetta
Jul 6, 2010 3:34 PM CDT
These people should be arrested and prosecuted for animal cruelty.
hamsammichs
Jul 6, 2010 3:30 PM CDT
I can hardly get a collar on my dachshund, let alone a wet suit.
JoeQ
Jul 6, 2010 3:26 PM CDT
Not the first. Been done before. Cats too.

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