10 Dog Breeds Born to Swim

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Labrador Retriever Known for their love of water, Labs are excellent swimmers. They were originally bred for retrieving game from water.

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Golden Retriever Like Labs, Golden Retrievers have a love for water and are skilled swimmers. Their dense, water-resistant coat helps.

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Newfoundland These large dogs have webbed feet and a strong swimming instinct.

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Chesapeake Bay Retriever This breed is specifically designed for waterfowl hunting in the Chesapeake Bay area.

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Portuguese Water Dog Originally bred to work on fishing boats, Portuguese Water Dogs are strong swimmers with webbed feet and a curly.

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Irish Water Spaniel Known for their curly, water-resistant coat, Irish Water Spaniels were bred for retrieving game from water.

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Spanish Water Dog This breed has a history of working with fishermen and is a natural swimmer.

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Brittany Spaniel Brittany Spaniels are versatile hunting dogs with a strong affinity for water. They are energetic and enjoy swimming.

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