Why can a dog slurp water?

Question

my dog, like, just a minute ago drink water from running outside playing, and why can't they suck the water up, but use there tongue as a shovel?

Answer 1

slurp something without lips, go ahead, try it!

Answer 2

it is like a shovel, they overlap the water. They have a long tongue that scoops up the water and puts it down their throat.