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Deep sea dog: Russian teaches dachshund to scuba
Q13 FoxNews ^ | July 5, 2010 | Associated Press

Posted on 07/07/2010 12:27:02 PM PDT by epithermal

MOSCOW - Any dachshund owner knows the feisty breed rarely backs off from a challenge, but one in Russia is taking that reputation to new heights — or depths.

The dog named Boniface is learning how to scuba dive.

Owner Sergei Gorbunov, a professional diver in the Pacific Coast city of Vladivostok had a diving suit complete with helmet made for the dog and is teaching him the tricks of the trade.

In a recent demonstration, Boniface barked eagerly as Gorbunov readied the equipment and uncomplainingly endured being hung upside-down as Gorbunov fitted the suit on him.

Once underwater, he seemed to have a different outlook, emitting some high-pitched whines.

Gobunov says, "Underwater, I don't think he experiences any stress."


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Humor
KEYWORDS: crazyivan; spca
I'd like to see him try this with a cat
1 posted on 07/07/2010 12:27:05 PM PDT by epithermal
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To: epithermal

“Well, Sergei, it’s been fun getting to know you and your dog, but now it’s time to play ‘You Bet Your Life.’”

Apologies to Groucho.


2 posted on 07/07/2010 12:30:26 PM PDT by RexBeach ("Duty is ours; consequences are God's." Thomas "Stonewall" jackson)
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The dog’s nam is Boniface? Sounds like the diver is a Christian. Boniface was the Apostle of the Germans. Dachshunds are German pups.

Oddly Saint Boniface is venerated in the Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, Lutherans and Anglicans.

His missionary work went all over Germany, parts of France and England.


3 posted on 07/07/2010 12:34:55 PM PDT by Frantzie (Democrats = Party of I*lam)
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To: epithermal
Gobunov says, "Underwater, I don't think he experiences any stress."

Right, no stress. This is totally natural activity for a dog.

4 posted on 07/07/2010 12:36:37 PM PDT by Semper911 (When you want to rob Peter to pay Paul, you'll always have the support of Paul.)
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5 posted on 07/07/2010 12:37:11 PM PDT by Parmenio
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To: epithermal
I'd like to see him try this with a cat


6 posted on 07/07/2010 12:38:15 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco (Peanut butter was just peanut butter until I found Free Republic.........)
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To: epithermal

Not a chance in hell could we get our dachshund anywhere near that rig.


7 posted on 07/07/2010 12:39:01 PM PDT by Egon (The difference between Theory and Practice: In Theory, there is no difference.)
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Right, no stress. This is totally natural activity for a dog.

I actually laughed at the title "Teaching..."......Yea, right.

Hey dog, grab your gear. Today's the day for your certification test.......

8 posted on 07/07/2010 12:42:21 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco (Peanut butter was just peanut butter until I found Free Republic.........)
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To: epithermal

More than twenty years ago, maybe thirty? Mac and Muttley the local show after the CBS evening news in the Bay Area, Mac was the nickname for a local news guy, he took that silly dog, who’d been saved from being put to sleep at the pound, all over the place, all kinds of different activities, one of them was scuba diving. It was the cutest thing to see Muttley, his head in the giant bubble, his curly hair floating in the water. He enjoyed it, it didn’t seem to cause any trouble, no danger to the dog.


9 posted on 07/07/2010 12:44:14 PM PDT by MozarkDawg
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Would feel much better about this if we could see actual pictures of 'Boniface' actually enjoying his underwater outings. . .

Would ask 'why' this venture; but why ask. . .why?

10 posted on 07/07/2010 1:33:01 PM PDT by cricket ('flies don't lie')
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The only thing that frightens a dog is the possibility of not being allowed to love, protect a home and masters. I've seen dogs race motorcycles across Death Valley (as a passenger) at speeds approaching 80 mph. Seen them cliff dive from 50 or 60 feet up a cliff. And I've seen them surf and scuba dive.

They completely live in the moment and fear not death nor injury. Any attention is good attention.

11 posted on 07/07/2010 1:40:18 PM PDT by atc23
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To: Egon

Don’t think mine would be impressed either.


12 posted on 07/07/2010 1:48:54 PM PDT by greatplains
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To: atc23

So true. They want companionship and some food.


13 posted on 07/07/2010 2:16:15 PM PDT by Frantzie (Democrats = Party of I*lam)
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