Boat dogs

[Humblebee]

I've had springer spaniels on board. They both loved the water and being in the dinghy especially. Both climbed a near vertical boarding ladder with little difficulty. Not too big to lift and carry when necessary, rather muddy when they got ashore if the boat was dried out but fine on moorings, pontoons or at anchor. Get a dog you like and can lift up and take it boating as soon as you can.

 

[davidpbo]

We have a Patterdale x Border terrier who tolerates the boat, does not bark and can climb a ladder with a steadying hand. If there was a gold medal for shedding hair he would be in with more than a chance.

 

[onesea]

Newfoundland. Bred for MOB recovery!

That was my first crew when I called a dinghy "solo". Great dogs just don't try learning to wind surf, fall of rescue swim back out. Great stamina they have too..

My boat dogs where Working Cockers, they loved it no question.

I think most dogs if introduced correctly like being afloat. It's the pack thing you are all together. Just some did are more suitable than others...

 

[PaulR]

one chilled out adopted rescue dog - adopted at age 10 and seems to (most of the time) enjoy being afloat

 

[Spirit of Glenans]

Imagine lifting a Newfy up from the dink in choppy conditions. I'd love one, but I protest. And if I didn't my back surely would, probably sooner than later!

But I do take your point about MoBs.

Meant to put a smiley face at the end of that post. It was really just meant to be a light-hearted quip, sorry.

 

[ClaireDuet]

I think most dogs if introduced correctly like being afloat. It's the pack thing you are all together. Just some did are more suitable than others...

Yes... I have a whippet/saluki/greyhound. She'd be better aboard if she was better padded and had a lower centre of gravity.

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[ronsurf]

She'd be better aboard if she was better padded and had a lower centre of gravity.

I think that goes for all of us.

 

[30boat]

I don't allow dogs in the house let alone in the boat.A hot dog perhaps but only with mustard....

 

[Border Terrier]

You need a chilli dog like me.

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[John 32i]

Our black Lab loves the water but hates the pontoons...never mind the boat...major contributing factor in us not sailing enough this year!

 

[bumperdump]

This one is no problem, soon sleeps

 

[Orion Jim]

Best boat dog

This is Wilhelm, he was my sailing buddy for 17 years.

 

[Mudisox]

I've had springer spaniels on board. They both loved the water and being in the dinghy especially. Both climbed a near vertical boarding ladder with little difficulty. Not too big to lift and carry when necessary, rather muddy when they got ashore if the boat was dried out but fine on moorings, pontoons or at anchor. Get a dog you like and can lift up and take it boating as soon as you can.

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[l'escargot]

If you must have a dog may I suggest something that does not yap all the time someone walks past the pontoon...

You remind me of the chap who rafted alongside me, looked at my 3 dogs and said "I don't like dogs" to which I replied "That's all right, my dogs don't like some people..."