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Dog Breeds That Can’t Swim

Dog breeds that can’t swim should be kept away from water and the owners should take special care not to take these dogs  in the pool along with them. These breeds prefer to stay on the land and should be allowed to do so. Have a look at some of the dog breeds that can’t swim with pictures.

1-Pug

Pug is small pet dogs, known for its gentle, intelligent, and lively behavior. These sturdy, compact dogs are acknowledged as the clowns of the canine world because they have good sense of humor and like to show-off. Initially bred as a lap dog, this breed thrives on human companionship. Some other important information about this breed is as follows:

Common Nicknames Chinese pug, Dutch bulldog, Dutch mastiff, Mini ma
Origin   China
Size Type Small & Little & Tiny Dog Breeds
Breed Type Purebred
Life span 12 -15 years
Temperament Playful, Stubborn, Attentive, Sociable, Clever, Charming, Docile, Quiet
Health Concerns Proptosis, Skeletal brow ridges, Scratched corneas and painful Entropion
Height 25 – 28 cm
Weight 6 – 8 kg
Colors Fawn, Black, Apricot, Silver Fawn

 

2-Dachshund

Dachshund’s name derives from German, meaning “badger dogs “. These dogs were developed for the EP, tracking, and hunting badgers and other burrowing animal. Today, their versatility makes them excellent show dogs, family companions, and small-game hunters. Some other important information about this breed is as follows:

Common Nicknames Tekkel, Teckel, Tekkel Doxie
Origin   Germany
Size Type Small dog breeds
Breed Type Purebred
Life span 12 -15 years
Temperament Clever, Courageous, Devoted, Lively, Playful, Stubborn
Health Concerns Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD), Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), Epilepsy, and Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) also called Bloat or Torsion
Height 8 – 9 inches
Weight 16 – 32 pounds
Colors Cream, Black, Red, Tan, Blue, Chocolate, Black & Tan, Chocolate & Cream

3-Bulldog


This breed of dogs was initially used to drive cattle to market and to compete in a bloody sport called bull-baiting. Today, they are gentle companions who love kids as well as adults. Bulldogs are sensitive to cold weather and they are prone to sleep apnea. Some other important information about this breed is as follows:

Common Nicknames British Bulldog, English Bulldog
Origin   England
Size Type Medium dog breeds
Breed Type Purebred
Life span 8-12 years
Temperament Friendly, Docile, Willful, Gregarious
Health Concerns Major Concern: Hip dysplasia (highest amongst all breeds)
Height Female: 12–16 inches (31–40 cm); Male: 12–16 inches (31–40 cm)
Weight Female: 22–23 kg; Male: 24–25 kg
Colors Fawn, Red, Red & White, Fawn & White, Gray Brindle, Brindle & White

4-Basset hound

Basset Hound also known as French basset hounds was bred for hunting small game such as rabbits and is still used for this purpose. They are usually calm dogs and do well even in small houses and apartments. This breed of dogs is not suited to living outdoors in extreme cold or heat. Some other important information about this breed is as follows:

Common Nicknames Basset
Origin   Great Britain, United Kingdom, France
Size Type Medium Dog Breeds
Breed Type Purebred
Life span 10 -12 years
Temperament Affectionate, Gentle, Friendly, Devoted, Sweet-Tempered, Tenacious
Health Concerns Leading causes of death were cancer (31%), old age (13%), GDV (bloat/torsion) (11%), and cardiac (8%).
Height Male: 12–15 inches (30–38 cm); Female: 11–14 inches (28–36 cm)
Weight Male: 55–75 pounds (25–34 kg); Female: 45–65 pounds (20–29 kg)
Colors Black & White, Brown & White, Red & White, Tri-color, Lemon & White, Black & Brown

5-Boxer


Boxers were originally bred to be medium-size guard dogs, but today they mostly find homes as loving family companions. They are high-energy dogs and need a lot of exercise. Although these dogs have short hair, they shed, especially in the spring. Some other important information about this breed is as follows:

Common Nicknames German Boxer
Origin   Germany
Size Type Medium dog breeds
Breed Type Purebred
Life span 9 -12 years
Temperament Playful, Intelligent, Friendly, Devoted, Loyal, Energetic, Calm, Fearless, Confident, Cheerful, Brave, Bright
Health Concerns Cancer, Aortic stenosis/sub-aortic stenosis (AS/SAS), Boxer Cardiomyopathy (BCM), and Hip Dysplasia.
Height Female: 21–24 inches (53–60 cm); Male: 22–25 inches (56–63 cm)
Weight Female: 23–27 kg; Male: 30–34 kg
Colors Fawn, Brindle, White

6-Maltese

The Maltese is a toy dog, which is covered from head to foot with a mantle of silky, long, white hair. This breed of dogs is gentle-mannered & affectionate, and eager and sprightly in action. This sprightly, vigorous dog excels not only as a companion, but also as a therapy dog. Some other important information about this breed is as follows:

Common Nicknames Maltese
Origin   Malta
Size Type Small dog breeds
Breed Type Purebred
Life span 12 -15 years
Temperament Active, Playful, Affectionate, Gentle, Intelligent, Lively, Docile
Health Concerns Major concerns: none; Minor concerns: Patellar Luxation
Height Male: 8-10 in; Female: 8-9 in
Weight Male: 3-8 lb; Female: 2-7 lb
Colors White

7-Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Staffordshire bull terrier was created in 19th-century in Britain and is a small, fast fighting dog. Today, these dogs are a fine companion known for his intelligence, courage, and love of children. This companion dog thrives in the presence of his family; therefore, it should not be left to live outside. Some other important information about this breed is as follows:

Common Nicknames Staffy, Staff, SBT, Stafford, Staffy Bull
Origin   England
Size Type Medium-sized dog breeds
Breed Type Purebred
Life span 12 – 14 years
Temperament Bold, Fearless, Reliable, Courageous, Affectionate, Intelligent
Health Concerns Hereditary Cataracts (HC), L-2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria (L2HGA)
Height Male: 36–41 cm; Female: 33–38 cm
Weight Female: 10–16 kg; Male: 11–17 kg
Colors Blue, Brindle, Black & White, Fawn, Red, Black

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