Does every dog know how to swim?
Surely you've heard that every dog can swim. As if they
already came to the world with a super swimming DNA. This is a subject that
should be known to all parents of pets so that some kind of accident does not
occur.
Does every dog know how to swim?
Myth! Although most are born with the ability to
"row" if they enter the water, not every dog can swim. That's
because this natural movement is not enough to keep them from drowning.
The true ability to swim is related to the physical aspects
of the dog. Breeds such as Golden Retriever, Poodle, Cocker Spaniel, Labrador
and, of course, water dogs, such as the Spanish and Portuguese Water Dogs, have
characteristics that facilitate swimming. From the coat, musculature, muzzle
size, even the selections made by humans to be good swimmers. This means that
knowing the correct movement is not enough, it is necessary to have an adequate
body structure.
Which races don't “know” how to swim?
On the other hand, some physical characteristics of other
races disfavor the act of swimming. The Pug or the English Bulldog, for
example, in addition to being brachycephalic, that is, with a short and flat
snout, have short legs and arms, which makes it difficult – and a lot – to
move. The more robust body does not help in this type of activity either, which
is why it is so rare for dogs of this breed to swim.
The Dachshund and Basset Hound, on the other hand, have
broad bodies and very short limbs. While the Bull Terrier has a very heavy head
and therefore may have difficulty keeping it out of the water to breathe.
The Chow–Chow, on the other hand, has the perfect anatomy
for swimming. However, its long and very dense coat makes it soaked and very
heavy - not to mention that it is also brachycephalic...
Other Dog Breeds That Cannot Swim
French Bulldog(brachycephalic)
Pekingese (brachycephalic)
Boxer (brachycephalic)
American Staffordshire Terrier(head size and weight)
Shih Tzu (brachycephalic and with a long, dense coat)
avoid accidents
Now that you know that not all dogs can swim by nature,
remember: never throw or push a dog in the pool, as actions like this can cause
a very serious accident.
If your pet has any of these characteristics that make
swimming difficult, there are life jackets for dogs that protect them from
drowning. At Petlove's online petshop, we have the Outward Hound Nemo Ripstop
Life Vest, which is comfortable, secure and even has top straps for the human
parent to hold – and is shaped like the famous Nemo goldfish.
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