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11 DOG BREEDS FOR SWIMMING & WATER ACTIVITIES
Looking for a dog with some swimming power? Pet Australia has done all the paddling for you to find the top swimming dog breeds. Plus: how to keep your dog safe around water.

“Some dogs simply love the water, while other breeds simply cannot swim without the aid of a lifejacket and close supervision,” Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia says. “It’s important to research these traits before adopting or purchasing your forever friend to ensure your pet meets your chosen lifestyle.”

With all puppies, it’s important to slowly introduce them to the water in a safe and friendly manner. Start with calm water rather than a raging coastline.

Going too quickly and having high expectations of your puppy's swimming abilities, even with traditional swimming breeds, can evoke a fear that could stick for life.

Top 11 Swimming Dog Breeds
✔️ Irish Water Spaniel ✔️ Chesapeake Bay Retriever ✔️ Curly Coated Retriever ✔️ Golden Retriever ✔️ English Setter ✔️ Flat Coated Retriever ✔️ Labrador Retriever ✔️ Newfoundland ✔️ Portuguese Water Dog ✔️ Standard Poodle ✔️ Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever