My shih tzu is afraid and I want to know if it is the breed or my dog?
2007-07-30 07:22:18 · 4 answers · asked by Charles W 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
All dogs can swim. Some just don't like getting wet - especially small dogs, but it just could be your dog's personality - it knows how to swim but doesn't WANT to. Shih-tzu's are just not water dogs, that's all. But don't force your dog to swim...it could get scared. Here's a video of a Shih-tzu swimming, lol: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7U94_G7FfQ
2007-07-30 07:32:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mostly what SW33T said. All dogs have an instinct to swim- thats where the 'doggy paddle' came from. My dog is scared of water, and hates baths, but one say he fell in the lake in our backyard after chasing a squirrel and swam back to shore looking terrified. :] Lol
Yes, your dog can swim, but don't force it to if it doesn't like it- it can traumatize your dog.
2007-07-30 07:54:35 · answer #2 · answered by lofasho 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no shih tzu's cannot swim especially if they have a long coat your dog will drown.
2007-07-30 07:28:40 · answer #3 · answered by jessica b 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Many long hair breeds do not like to get fully wet as it can take a long time for their coats to dry.
2007-07-30 07:58:28 · answer #4 · answered by keezy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋