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By: Larissa Strohbusch
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Every dog can swim, but some breeds are so naturally bad at it that it can be life-threatening.
1 / 10The dachshund's little legs are ideal for digging holes.
However, they are too short for paddling in the water.
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2 / 10The boxer is muscular and athletic, but he can't swim well.
If it tries to keep its flat snout out of the water, its powerful rump sinks downwards.
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3 / 10Stout body and short legs: The Basset Hound is not a good swimmer.
His long ears also get in the way.
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4 / 10Long fur is actually an advantage when swimming.
But not with Chow Chow.
His fur gets soaked and becomes heavy.
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5 / 10The Pekingese is a cute little ball.
However, this makes swimming difficult for him: his body is simply too stocky and his legs are too short.
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6 / 10The pug is similar to the Pekingese.
In addition, he easily gets water in his protruding eyes.
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7 / 10The bulldog is also simply too sturdy to swim.
She also generally has trouble breathing.
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8 / 10The greyhound has the opposite problem: its narrow body does not have enough fat to keep it afloat for long distances.
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9 / 10Some dog breeds just don't like water.
This includes the Rhodesian Ridgeback.
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10 / 10Great Danes have very short fur.
Despite their impressive size, they freeze quickly and don't like getting wet.
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In summer you can see them everywhere on the river: dogs large and small, happily chasing through the cool water or bathing enthusiastically.
Basically, every dog can swim - staying afloat is an innate reflex for them.
Many four-legged friends happily jump into any puddle - others don't voluntarily put their paws in the cool water.
This is often simply a matter of character.
Some dogs have also had bad experiences that spoil their fun.
But race also plays a role.
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Some dog breeds swim particularly enthusiastically and successfully.
Labradors are known water lovers.
In general, retrievers like him enjoy advantages: Their fur is water-repellent.
But their colleagues, the Golden Retrievers, are also well suited for a bath.
Long-haired dogs like her often have greasy fur and airy undercoats.
That gives them a boost.
However, other dog breeds are not naturally suited to long-distance swimming.
Their physical characteristics simply make it too difficult for them.
They are often too small and stocky to get through the water easily.
Flat snouts are also a problem: With them, the dog has to stretch its head high up to get air.
This means it stands horizontally in the water.
This is very strenuous - the dog tires quickly and runs the risk of drowning.