Can all dog breeds swim?

Dogs can only push water instinctively. From a human point of view, it is like swimming, but it is actually completely different from swimming.

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A young lady in the United States named "Holly" posted a tweet today, telling the story of her dog's attempted murder. thing. It turns out that it's summer, and Holly wants to take her dog to the beach to play with her family, just in time to test the dog's swimming ability. But who would have thought that this dog planned this murder--it was always in the water. Dragging Holly's sister almost caused her to drown.

So, today I will tell you about dog swimming. In fact, different breeds of dogs have different proficiency in swimming, such as pugs and English bulldogs. Some dogs with short heads and short noses, such as Boston Terriers, are basically not good at swimming. For dogs of this type, don’t expect to let them run wildly in the water.

Also, even if the breed is suitable for swimming, swimming ability will vary depending on the condition of the body. And some dogs swim long and some dogs swim short, so everyone should master this speed.

Also, before taking your dog to swim, you must pay attention to these things. First, don’t feed it too much. On the one hand, it will put a burden on the digestive system, and on the other hand, it will also affect its state in the water.

Also, it is important to note that although swimming to cool down is very comfortable, your dog should not swim too frequently. Because their skin secretes a layer of natural oil to protect the skin, it is generally best to swim 1-2 times a week.

When taking a dog to swim for the first time, it is best for the owner to accompany the dog to a shallower area to let it get used to the water, and then gently pour the water on the dog to prevent them from swimming. Sometimes cramps. Don’t panic if it cramps while swimming. Take it to the shore immediately. They will usually recover automatically.

There are many parasites and algae in wild streams, and the water generally contains some heavy metals, which are harmful to dogs, so be sure to pay attention.

Also, when a dog is in the following two situations, it is not suitable for swimming.

1. When a dog is sick, swimming will not only fail to strengthen the body, but will also aggravate the condition and make the dog more uncomfortable.

2. If the dog has just received the vaccine, it cannot swim for a short period of time. It is best to go after a week or so.

Therefore, as long as you pay attention to some necessary matters, swimming will be beneficial to your dog without any harm. Moreover, you can also prepare a set of swimming equipment for your dog, so that it can be better Protect dogs.