8 Best Dog Breeds for Swimming and Water Activities

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1.Portuguese Water Dog

born for water, boats, and fun. Perfect for water-loving families and dock-diving competitions.

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2.Poodle

true water dogs at heart, bred to retrieve game. Their curly coat and fluffy fur serve a functional purpose in water.

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3.Labrador Retriever

Popular, water-loving dogs bred for hunting. Always ready to swim and retrieve toys in any wet environment.

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4.Chesapeake Bay Retriever

stocky, water-resistant hunting dogs bred in Maryland/Virginia. Dense, oily coat for insulation in wet environments.

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5.Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

small, water-loving, adept at luring ducks with playful antics and retrieving game.

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6.Newfoundland

gentle giants bred by fishermen for water rescue, saving lives with their powerful swimming skills and intuition.

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7.Curly-Coated Retriever

perfect for water with its tight, curly coat. Descended from English water spaniel, retrieving setter, and poodle.

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8.Boykin Spaniel

an easygoing, water-loving companion with webbed toes, perfect for boating and waterfowl hunting.