1. Boykin Spaniel
Besides being extra cute, this breed is friendly, active, very agile, and easily trained to hunt wild turkey and waterfowl. This breed is very common in American South and even though they’re not that good at being watchdogs, they love to play in the water, hunt, hike or go on boat trips.
2. American Water Spaniel
The American Water Spaniel is a unique dog breed that was bred in the state of Wisconsin and combines the traits of a Retriever and Spaniel. They are full of energy and incredibly skilled swimmers that will happily play fetch with you, even in the water.
They are covered by their water-resistant double coats and they can play in the water until they drop. If you have enough space in your backyard to let them run as they wish, this breed might be suitable for you!
3. Chesapeake Bay Retriever
As their name suggests, these cute and fierce dogs are able to hold off icy water and also have fun while diving in. Their strong bodies, endurance, and oily waterproof coats are great allies for facing any challenges in the icy waters of the Chesapeake Bay.
They like to play outside, be active every day, and hunt in the water! If you’re up for an adventure, this pup might be perfect for you!
4. English Setter
English Setter pups love to play in the water and they will go swimming just for having a good time. They’re not afraid of water and they know that they can face any challenge there!
These pooches were bred as hunting dogs, but they are great for being companion dogs as well. If you’re looking at getting a dog like this, make sure you have a lot of space for them to play around and use up all their energy.
5. Otterhound
Otterhound is a rare dog breed from Great Britain that has a strong waterproof coat and an oily and thick undercoat. These help them be the perfect water dogs that are bred to hunt otters. They don’t have a problem with swimming a lot and they absolutely love to play in the water and spend time with little kids.
Besides being great at swimming and hunting otters, these cute pups are very friendly and loving with their families. They have a lot of energy, so they need to play around a lot during the day.
Another interesting fact about these pooches is that they get along with children and they like to play with other dogs. If you want to be the owner of a dog like this, make sure you have plenty of space for them to burn off their energy.
