Are Bull Mastiffs afraid of water?

Question

my family and i got a little dog bull mastiff and lab mix, but its afraid to go into the water, and we were wondering if they're afraid of water?

Answer 1

no any dog can like water if you take them when they are a puppy like to a lake, or pond.  labs love water but then again some labs don't like water at all.

i have a rottweiler and she can't wait till i put water in the tub to give her a bath she is already in the tub and she loves water. my chihuahua's hate water and some breeds don't like water and some breeds do it just depends really.....

Answer 2

might just be your dog's personality. most lab mixes love water.

Answer 3

He is afraid of water because he hasn't been introduced to it correctly. You will want to generally introduce him to water as just a puddle and move on from there. Don't push him or you will make him afraid of water... it is gradual process that comes with time. Trust me... I have 2 Labs and they didn't come loving the water... now I can't get them out! :)

Answer 4

no

Answer 5

Not hardly!  Your pup needs to be conditioned to like it..

Answer 6

Ok No dog is born afraid of anything!  A dog is trained to what it is afraid of.  if you give him treats while he is in or around water he will learn to love it