The Water Resistant Dog ~ Vodotěsný pes

Charlie Mini Clip #1
Originally uploaded by capovak

Especially in this weather, it is impossible to get Charles out of the water. He swims, jumps in - all four legs in the air and he dives his head under, while his fur changes into a wet-suit. I've seen dogs love water, but never really quite like this.

V tomhle horkým letním počasí je skoro nemožný dostat Charlese z vody. Plave, skáče šíbry a potápí hlavu pod vodu, přičemž se jeho srst změní v neoprén. Už jsem viděla hodně psů, co milujou vodu, ale tohle je opravdu speciální případ.

The First Dip

Originally uploaded by capovak

This Sunday, my dad and I took Charlie on a nice walk, all the way from Liben through Troja to Cisarsky Ostrov and back. The weather was quite nice despite the morning hours in early spring and we all enjoyed the walk.
We walked all the way along the river and I wondered if it was safe to let Charlie off the leash. I didn't know if he could swim and I had no intention of going in in case he needed rescue.

My dad reassured me: "Don't worry, most likely he's scared of water and he's not going to jump in."

Now, look at the picture above; the enthusiasm Charlie has for anything new and the energy he has to do anything should have been a clue.

About 6 seconds after I let Charlie go, I could see almost in slow motion how he fearlessly jumps, all four forward into the river, then a huge splash.

Not sure if his attempt to get back on shore could be classified as knowing how to swim, but he definitely knows how not to drown.