Top Beach Dog Breeds for Fun in the Sun

Both energetic and eager to please, Labrador Retrievers love splashing in the ocean and playing fetch. 

Labrador Retriever

An outgoing and friendly breed, Golden Retrievers are natural swimmers and perfect adventure partners for beach days full of sun, surf and sand.

Golden Retriever

Smart, trainable and athletic, German Shepherds eagerly run along the shoreline and leap through the waves. A loyal beach buddy.

German Shepherd

Built for speed, Greyhounds slice through the water and kick up sand as they zoom down the beach. Retired racing dogs adapt well.   

Greyhound

Clever Vizslas energetically hunt for shells and crab along the tideline. Their rust-colored coat glistens beautifully in the sunlight.  

Vizslas

As a retriever bred for cold water, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever is strong swimmer that loves to fetch sticks and balls from the ocean's waves.

Chessies  

Originally bred to retrieve nets & catch fish, the Portuguese Water Dog is tireless in the surf. Their hypoallergenic coat doesn't hold odor.  

Water Dogs

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