I just saw an interesting article about dogs' ability to swim.
Many people might think all dogs can swim, since it seems dogs of all breeds can do the "dog paddling" in the water. The vets point out not all dogs are built for swimming. Some dogs with heavier chest and shorter legs are terrible swimmers. Bulldogs might have the worst of it, since they'd sink like rocks as soon as they are in the water.
The comments followed the article are also interesting to read. Many people had pointed out that even the same breed of dogs might or might not like the water. They have their own doggy personality. One dog can love to play in the water, while the other of the same breed won't even go near the water.
It is recommended for dog owners with swimming pool or pond to be aware of potential incident involving poor swimmers accidentally slip into the pool or pond.
To the dog owners on this forum, do your dogs like water?
