As the name implies, water dogs were bred to flush and retrieve game from water. Strong swimming desire is distinctive within the various breeds. If you've got a pool, and don't want your dog constantly swimming in it, consider a different breed than a Water Dog. The ancestors of modern water dogs originated in the Mediterranean and other parts of Europe over 2000 years ago.
Water dogs have curly, sometimes corded coats which are somewhat waterproof. Some like the Chesapeake Bay Retriever are able to swim for some time in very cold water. Most water dog breeds are highly intelligent and easy to train with a strong desire to be in company with people.
The following breeds are considered water dogs:-
American Water Spaniel
Barbet Dog
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Curly Coated Retriever
Epagneul Pont-Audemer
Irish Water Spaniel
Labrador Retriever
Lagotto Romagnolo (a.k.a Italian Water Dog)
Poodle (Standard)
Portuguese Water Dog
Spanish Water Dog
Hungarian Puli
Wetterhoun
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