Are Shelties swimmers?

[OntarioSheltie]

swimming and baths

Treader's never been around water yet, except during a bath. Onthe last day that they are open, our water park here lets dogs come in and have fun with their humans. But we couldn't go with Treader last year because it was on a Sunday and we had to go to church. Maybe this year.

lol, baths don't count since dogs are almost guaranteed not to like them

That pretty neat that your local water park has a bring your dog day. That could be so much fun!

 

[scottermac]

Marcus, my late male, hated water. He would not even walk through a puddle. Ellie, on the other hand loved water. She would walk into a lake or pond up to her belly, but never really swam.

Scott

 

[elaine2004]

Thanks Kelly great input

Please be sure to pay extra attention toThis entry by the Administrator on this issue:

Technically I think the answer is yes, they can swim, but no, they (generally) don't like it.

I tell people who can't understand why this breed doesn't like the water, is that it's like you trying to swim in a wool body sweater.

Shelties are a breed that definitely should be supervised closely & wear a life jacket when in or around the water. They tend to tire quickly.

 

[Calliesmom]

As seen on Sheltie Nation some shelties do like to swim..
I absolutely love these pix: http://www.sheltienation.com/welcome_to_sheltie_nation/2006/10/sheltie_floatat.html
and then there are the safe shelties with vest: http://www.sheltienation.com/welcome_to_sheltie_nation/2008/05/pool-boy-shelti.html

I haven't taken Callie near water yet so I don't know which type of sheltie she'll turn out to be.

 

[SunChaser]

My two swim quite often. But only in the back yard. There are too many snakes and gators around here to allow them in a lake or stream.


Kadin doing laps...

Brandi and Kadin in the pool

 

[Chris]

As seen on Sheltie Nation some shelties do like to swim..
I absolutely love these pix: http://www.sheltienation.com/welcome_to_sheltie_nation/2006/10/sheltie_floatat.html
and then there are the safe shelties with vest: http://www.sheltienation.com/welcome_to_sheltie_nation/2008/05/pool-boy-shelti.html

That one of Princess Peach just cracks me up!!!

 

[Calliesmom]

Me too- it's like she's floating in her royal robes.

 

[Hunter's Mom]

That's so funny!

I know the gal who owns Peach from a different forum! She has posted that pic before

 

[elaine2004]

Thanks Chris for sharing that one !!

That picture is hilarious !! She needs no floatation device she has her own. The way the fur spans out , it's hilarious. Made my day !!

 

[graydawntreader]

I saw that picture awhile back and I loved it!