Dog Breeds That Love Water Activities

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This breed is one of the most popular water-loving dogs, known for their love of swimming and retrieving toys.

Labrador

Another popular breed, the Golden Retriever also loves to swim and play in the water.

Golden Retriever

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Portuguese Water Dog

As their name suggests, this breed was bred to work in the water, assisting fishermen by retrieving nets and even messages from boat to boat.

Originally developed to hunt waterfowl in the Chesapeake Bay area, this breed is known for their love of water and their ability to handle rough conditions.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

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This breed is a skilled swimmer and retriever, and their unique curly coat provides insulation in cold water.

Irish Setter

A rare breed, of Southern United States  is a great swimmer and a natural retriever, making them excellent for waterfowl hunting.

Boykin Spaniel

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NewFoundlands

These gentle giants are strong swimmers and are often used for water rescue due to their powerful swimming abilities.

While they may be known for their fancy haircuts, Poodles were originally bred as water retrievers and are still great swimmers today.

Poodle

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Schipperke

This breed has a natural love for water and are skilled swimmers, often used for bird hunting in wetland areas.

Duck Tolling Retriever

The Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever is a small water-loving retriever with a unique tolling talent to lure ducks within range of the hunter.

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