Summer water spots can make it seem like every dog is a natural swimmer, but that assumption causes more trouble than most owners expect. Swimming depends on body balance, breathing, stamina, and even ...

Puppies born with birth defects often face challenging odds, with many losing their lives to their conditions or being euthanized in shelters. Phelps, a French Bulldog with swimmer syndrome, was one ...

Many dogs love water and rush toward it without a second thought, but only a few know how to handle themselves once they’re actually in it. Some breeds simply aren’t built for strong strokes or steady ...

LOS ANGELES - When you think of four-legged swimmers, Labrador retrievers might come to mind. But any dog can take to the water if enticed properly. "I don't think that every dog has an inherent skill ...