Because of his flat face I am concerned if he gets water up his nose he may drown.
2007-03-25 17:45:57 · 12 answers · asked by TURBOSC 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
In water, flat-faced (brachycephalic) dogs have a greater probability of getting water up their short little noses and sputtering, choking, having trouble breathing, and inhaling water. Many of them have difficulty breathing under normal (non-swimming) situations -- that's why they snort so much, and snore like chain saws (not to mention passing gas). Putting them into water is not a good idea without very close supervision -- and, of course, assuming they really want to be in the water. I would never force one to go into a deep stream or pool, and be careful when bathing them.
Because they are very sensitive to heat, many of the flat faces will enjoy a wading pool that they can walk into, with the water level no more than a couple of inches. That way, if they want to, they can sit or lay down in it with little danger of having it go up their noses. Another good thing to do in warm weather is to wipe the dog's body down with a damp cloth, or lightly mist with a water spray bottle.
Be sure to never leave your flat-faced dog in the car in warm weather -- it doesn't take much to have them go into distress or even die.
Flat-faced dogs are adorable, but we need to take extra care of them to keep them healthy and safe. But they are so worth it!
2007-03-25 18:01:10 · answer #1 · answered by Dogs'n'trike 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most flat faced stocky breeds cannot swim (like Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Pugs, and Boston Terriers). You MUST keep the away from water because they just cannot support their weight in the water and will quickly drown. It is best to not let them swim at all, even with a life-jacket.
2007-03-25 19:24:24 · answer #2 · answered by iluvmyfrenchbulldogs 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I unquestionably have a black lab puppy and the 1st time I went in to water befell to be a creek to get a snagged entice she fallowed and swam in basic terms nice and now shes a water nut once I provide her a tub I ought to empty the bathtub previously she gets out we are able to bypass on walks close to creeks for the time of the woods by way of the place I stay and he or she is going in without me even paying any attn, yet I unquestionably have had some canines that did not like water to a lot however the nevertheless knew the thank you to swim, they have been given my dads lesson in swimming all it takes is one push and that they learn lol heavily nevertheless Im particular all canines have some variety of instinct to swim, jy labs paws are unquestionably internet especially some distance up her ft greater effective than my dads german shep yet he nevertheless has in basic terms a sprint internet all canines different than little canines i might imagin know the thank you to swim, additionally I rember the 1st time I took my puppy to the coastline the place there are waves and he or she had some undertaking untill we've been given out pretyy some distance and the waves werent so tough so mabey its the waves that had scared your canine, certin canines wont swim they know how yet water isnt particularly there factor maximum Reterivers are swimmers I did have a golden who hated water nevertheless she ought to swim yet she hated the water
2016-10-19 22:37:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some dogs can, some cant.
I have a male who loves the water but cant swim at all. He sinks like a rock.
2007-03-25 18:02:55 · answer #4 · answered by Abby_Normal 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dogs are similar to humans...usually most humans, if threw into a lake would try to swim and might get to shallow land by throwing their bodies around, whereas others do know how to swim by watching others...dogs are the same..most probable would know how to swim...but there are a few breeds that don't get it..
2007-03-25 17:52:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
no not all dogs likes to be in the water or even cant even swim like small dogs might be scared to be in the pool . cause they might think theyre going drown and get wet their coats and feel cold . plus if youre dog cant swim maybe you can teach him to by holding him in side the water . my dog doesnt like beingin in the water or even take a bath she will just ran un ther the bed or even hide some where in the house lokl ike i cant even find her .
2007-03-25 17:54:23 · answer #6 · answered by statecalifornia2009 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No not all dogs are natural swimmers! However, you can train your dog to swim and be confident in the water.
Take it slow with him because of his snout. You could get him to swim confidently but take it slow until he has worked out is rhythm and is fit enough to be swimming on his own.
2007-03-25 17:53:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not all dogs swim, some just aren't built for it. You can bring him by a lake and see if he can, he knows what he can do and what he can't . Stay close just incase he needs assistance. Good luck :)
2007-03-25 17:52:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
most dogs can swim..just some don't swim well. i don't think he'd get water up his nose ...i know boxers who love swimming even though their butts sink.
2007-03-25 17:53:23 · answer #9 · answered by dragonwolf 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Please be careful. Buy your pet a lifejacket for dogs and do not force him into any water. It can be very difficut for them to get water out of their tiny nose/airways. I have flatfaced dogs and swimming isn't allowed.....they agree!
2007-03-25 17:51:21 · answer #10 · answered by Kitten 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋