Some dogs are excellent swimmers while some can hardly keep themselves above the water. Some love the water while there are those that won’t set foot near any body of water. A dog’s ability to swim is generally an inherent skill. But practice can significantly improve a dog’s ability to swim.

Some breeds of dogs that are excellent swimmers

Labrador Retriever

These dogs first worked side by side with fisherman and hunters. They are highly energetic in and out of the water. They possess webbed toes and an otter-like tail making them one of the best dog swimmers around.

Portuguese Water Dog

Portuguese Water Dogs were first used to work with fishermen. They can dive to retrieve fish nets or for fish. They are also used as ‘messengers’ to deliver messages from one fisherman on a boat to another, as well as make excellent guard dogs of their owner’s boats while these are anchored.

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