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Can Patterdale terriers swim? Well the short answer is yes — most of them can. BUT, the more complex answer is that not all dogs can actually swim, contrary to popular belief. They only way that you can know if your Patterdale terrier can swim is if you see him swimming successfully!
Patterdale Terriers as Swimmers
Patterdale terriers on the whole are good swimmers. They are active dogs who usually have a good swimming ability. They are hunters and built to sustain the durable weather conditions of Cumbria in the Lake District.
Other Breeds as Swimmers
There are many other dogs that are great swimmers — particularly gun dogs and retrievers. Springer Spaniels and Golden Retrievers are truly excellent swimmers. But there are also some dog breeds that don’t lend themselves to swimming very well — namely Pugs, Daschunds and Bulldogs.
