You decide that you are up for a day out because the day is sunny and warm, and the weather is peachy.

Preferably for a swim.

Your adorable pair of Frenchie want to tag along, and what else would make the day even better than to let them do just that.

You grab your kayak and paddle, dress up for the occasion and make your way over to the small lake close to your home. You grab your phone and take a few pictures of your dogs on the water’s edge.

It’s time to swim.

You jump in and feel the water satisfy you, and then you insist your pooches join you.

NO! Never try to do that. At least, without knowing the basics of Swimming Frenchie 101.

This article will tell you why Frenchies are not a very good swimmer.

Reasons why they can’t swim

You may have seen lots of dogs of different breeds out in the water and doing some awesome skills that they probably have always had. Innately and suddenly, you think your darling little pups may be able to do the same.

The fact is, they can’t, and they are certainly not like other dogs.

Your French bulldogs may be one of the easiest dogs to cater to, and they may be costly on the low maintenance side.

The anatomy of a Frenchie is one important thing you should look into to see if your dog is properly equipped to take up swimming lessons or pose for a photo in the pool.

In general, bulldog breeds possess this feature of anatomy; Brachycephalic is the squashed face factor you notice in their species or breed.

This feature may seem cute and squishy, but in reality, this makes the little animals prone to more health problems than many other breeds of dogs. The short nasal passages make room for many respiratory issues that they may have.

 Other things about their anatomy to know before letting them swim apart from their flat snouts are their bulky torsos, thick muscles, and heavy bones, which aren’t built to float easily in water.

In considering why Frenchie are not good swimmers, there is the factor of exhaustion and humidity, which may affect even the young and slim ones. Although only a few are slim, when they use the pool, they tend to get exhausted very quickly. Hence the need for a live jacket.