We can often see videos of dogs swimming very quickly and skillfully, even from one side of the river to the other. So, are dogs born to swim? Which dogs are naturally good at swimming? What are the characteristics of a dog that is born to swim? Let...
We can often see videos of dogs swimming very quickly and skillfully, even from one side of the river to the other. So, are dogs born to swim? Which dogs are naturally good at swimming? What are the characteristics of a dog that is born to swim? Let me explain this one by one.
In fact, not all dogs are born with the ability to swim. Some breeds of dogs are naturally good swimmers, such as golden retrievers and border collies. Some breeds of dogs, such as pugs and bulldogs, are not capable of swimming or are not suitable for swimming due to various reasons such as short limbs. Some dogs are born with a dislike of water and are fearful of water.
Dogs that are naturally capable of swimming include: Portuguese water dogs, Spanish water dogs, golden retrievers, border collies, Labradors, poodles, etc. Some of these dogs are water spaniels. Their well-developed limbs, smooth body structure and flexible tails make them swim unimpeded in the water as if they were born to fly.
Dogs that are not suitable for swimming include: Pug, Bulldog, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Boxer, Dachshund, Corgi, Maltese, Shih Tzu, Basset Hound, Chow Chow, etc.
Because these dogs have the following factors that are not conducive to swimming: such as too dense bones or muscles, short legs, short noses and flat faces. The body of a muscular dog is relatively much heavier than its head, so it is difficult to keep its head above the water for a long time when swimming. Short-legged dogs have difficulty paddling due to their short legs. Dogs with short noses and flat faces are prone to choking in water.
Okay, I believe you also know that not all dogs are born with the ability to swim, right? If you are still curious about this matter, you can search for more questions about dogs on the Internet.
