How to Determine a Good Boat Dog

Dogs365 - If you are a lifetime mariner, fisherman, or a life long fan of ocean, you may get lonely on a boat. The best companion you can have is a loyal dog. Somebody that will be by your side, entertain, help you, or in some cases even save you.


Steps
1. Look for dogs that are good listeners and quick learners.


2. Look for dogs that are good swimmers. If you need help or need a dog's help retrieving something in the water, a dog bred for this is a must.


3. Know what to look for. Here is a list of good breeds:
  - American Water Spaniel
  - Barbet
  - Boykin Spaniel
  - Bedlington Terrier
  - Cantabrian Water Dog
  - Chesapeake Bay Retriever
  - Curly Coated Retriever
  - Epagneul Pont-Audemer
  - Flat-Coated Retriever
  - Golden Retriever
  - Irish Water Spaniel
  - Labrador Retriever
  - Lagotto Romagnolo (a.k.a Italian Water Dog)
  - Münsterländer (Large and Small)
  - Nova Scotia Duck Toller
  - Otterhound
  - Portuguese Water Dog
  - Spanish Water Dog
  - Newfoundland
  - Puli
  - Wetterhound

Tips



- Make sure it is a dog that you can stand to be with, for long periods of time.
- It needs to be a dog that shows no fear, and can help whenever needed.
- A dog sleeps when you sleep and eats when you eat.
- Make sure you have a Canine PFD.