Summer Dog Names

Bruno became popular a few years back when he became a lifeguard at a summertime resort in Spain. What a cool idea! Man’s best friend loves to swim and protect, so why not employ the pup in such a capacity? Many tourists travel to San Pedro del Pinatar each summer, so extra help keeping a watchful eye over all of the beachgoers was needed. Bruno literally came to the rescue.

Bruno’s owner, David Alvarez, is also a lifeguard, so the two share a home and a job. David originally simply brought his pet to work; however, he soon realized that his good ole boy was a terrific swimmer. The lifeguard’s wheels began to turn. What if Bruno helped him save lives? Bruno certainly had the ability. It was just a matter of proposing the heroic gig to the fluffy guy.

Bruno is a jet black Newfoundland. He’s so adorable, but he’s also built for the task at hand. David tested Bruno and discovered that the dog could pull large containers filled with water back to shore. It was a serious game of fetch. Bruno proved to be such a strong swimmer, and why not? He boasts webbed paws similar to a duck’s webbed feet. He can navigate smoothly, even in crashing waves. Bruno is also very buoyant: he’s nearly waterproof with two lush layers of black fur. He stays afloat and has absolutely no problem rescuing people.

David admits that he thought his lifeguard dog might sound crazy to his employers, but when they saw the dog in action, they went for it. Bruno’s abilities even led them to seek out more lifeguard dogs. They have keen eyesight, excellent hearing, loving natures, and a heart to help. What more could you ask for in a lifeguard?

If you look at the history of Newfoundland dogs, they have always been rather hard workers, pulling timber from forests and retrieving nets for their fishermen owners. They’re certainly no strangers to water or endurance. It’s not every day that we get to see dogs at the beach. Many rules and regulations prohibit our furry children from accompanying us into the sand and shoreline. Next time you’re on vacation, though, don’t be surprised if you see a large, powerful dog in red and white, sitting atop a towering lifeguard chair or floating in a kayak with his lifeguard-owner out in the ocean. This idea will surely catch on!