| There are many different answers to this question | | | | mouth and nose. This makes the difficult task of the |
| with different reasons for each answer. While English | | | | doggie paddle even more exhausting. |
| Bulldog puppies may not be kings of the water like | | | | We’re not saying that English Bulldog puppies |
| Labrador Retrievers, you can always teach your dog | | | | cannot swim – it just becomes a hard task than it is |
| new tricks! | | | | for other breeds. A quick dip in the pool or lake is a |
| The problem with your English Bulldog puppy and | | | | great way to cool off in the hot summer weather, |
| water is his legs and breathing. English Bulldogs have | | | | which is important since English Bulldogs can overheat |
| short, stout builds with short, stubby legs to match. | | | | very easily. |
| While their legs are usually very strong and muscular, | | | | If you’d like to teach yourEnglish Bulldog puppy to |
| they are not very long which makes for a more | | | | swim, try getting him a life preserver made specifically |
| difficult doggie paddle than other breeds. Some believe | | | | for their breed. This will give them the extra support he |
| English Bulldog puppies cannot move their legs fast | | | | needs in the water and allow you to let your guard |
| enough to support the density of their body. This could | | | | down a bit more without worrying about him sinking |
| be true – most English Bulldogs are very heavy and | | | | right to the bottom. |
| very muscular which makes their little legs work that | | | | Try holding your pup in the water under his chest so |
| much harder. | | | | that he can move his legs be himself and get used to |
| Another problem with your English Bulldog puppy | | | | motions needed to swim. Most dogs inherently know |
| swimming is his breathing. Many English Bulldogs have | | | | how to swim and will automatically move their legs |
| breathing issues because of their smashed in muzzles. | | | | appropriately. If your English Bulldog puppy does not do |
| This makes breathing a harder task than dogs with | | | | this, just allow him to float in your arms and enjoy the |
| extended noses. When in the water, they cannot lift | | | | cool water. We don’t think any hot dog will resist |
| their heads high enough to keep the water out of their | | | | that! |