It is a commonly held belief that Ridgebacks don’t like water. But no one remembered to tell Kuyu that when he visited the ocean for the first time with his dad, Kanzu and Ridgeback Gal pals Scout and Terra. All four Ridgebacks enjoyed an afternoon running leash-free on Fiesta Island in San Diego after an agility trial. Scout, Terra, Kanzu and Kuyu formed a tight knit pack as they walked the beach and played together interacting with other breeds but keeping an eye on one another and their people.

At 7 months Kuyu was excited to play with every dog he met along the shore at one point chasing a pack of other dogs up into the dunes. Later he surprised everyone when he charged into the water after a tennis ball thrown for a lab. Kuyu beat the poor puppy to the ball and proudly trotted through the surf showing off his catch and playing keep-away from the surprised lab.