16 Joyful Pictures of Dogs Swimming to Brighten Your Day

We all know cats and water don't mix, but dogs + water = tons of fun. Trust us; it's science, really. If you need a little pick-me-up to brighten your day, these pictures of dogs swimming will definitely do the trick. They might even inspire you to throw your own doggy pool pawty.

If a dog jumps in the pool without their collar on, is it considered skinny dipping? Asking for a friend…

This isn't just a belly flop; it's an ear flop! And an incredibly cute one at that.

Have you ever wondered what a dog looks like underwater? Wonder no more because you're lookin' at it. And it's pretty darn joyful.

This is quite the look of concentration with the tongue out and focused gaze. You're doing great, little one.

Floating along in the water is no doubt relaxing for humans, and it seems to have the same effect on this Beagle. Can't you feel your stress melting away just by looking at this pup enjoying the water?

This husky is having a great time at this pooch pool party, although we don't envy whoever has to dry her off. Not with all that thick fur. Get the towels and dryers ready, folks!

We can tell this little one hasn't quite gotten used to the sensation of being in the water. But as Dory says, "Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming."

This is the look of a surprised pup who can't believe they actually caught the ball! And in the water, no less. Could it really be?

If Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" had been titled "Smells Like Dog Spirit" instead, this definitely would have been their cover. Can you see the resemblance?

This cutie was mermaid for the water. Look: she has a tail and everything!

Go for a little swim, they said. It will be fun, they said.

Q: Why do dogs float so well in water? A: Because they're such good buoys.

"Water you waiting for, Mom? Jump in and join me! The water feels great."

This dog is just so good at playing catch on land, so the next challenge was doing it in the water. And clearly, they're succeeding at that too! What's next?

It's nearly impossible to look at a photo of a dog swimming and not grin or let out an audible "Aww." Dogs of all breeds and sizes seem to have a blast while splashing around in the water, and even those that are still warming up to it look stinkin' cute as they learn.

Want to keep the laughs going? Check out some hissterical photos of wet cats; you won't be disappointed.