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

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.
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