{"id":6271,"date":"2022-05-14T18:30:06","date_gmt":"2022-05-14T18:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-hold-its-breath-underwater\/"},"modified":"2022-05-13T07:19:53","modified_gmt":"2022-05-13T07:19:53","slug":"how-long-can-a-dog-hold-its-breath-underwater","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-hold-its-breath-underwater\/","title":{"rendered":"How long can a dog hold its breath underwater?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-hold-its-breath-underwater\/#How_long_can_a_dog_hold_its_breath_underwater\" title=\"How long can a dog hold its breath underwater?\">How long can a dog hold its breath underwater?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-hold-its-breath-underwater\/#Is_it_bad_for_dogs_to_go_underwater\" title=\"Is it bad for dogs to go underwater?\">Is it bad for dogs to go underwater?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-hold-its-breath-underwater\/#Do_dogs_hold_their_breath_under_water\" title=\"Do dogs hold their breath under water?\">Do dogs hold their breath under water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-hold-its-breath-underwater\/#What_animal_can_hold_their_breath_for_22_minutes_underwater\" title=\"What animal can hold their breath for 22 minutes underwater?\">What animal can hold their breath for 22 minutes underwater?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-hold-its-breath-underwater\/#How_long_can_dogs_be_under_water\" title=\"How long can dogs be under water?\">How long can dogs be under water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-hold-its-breath-underwater\/#How_long_can_a_dog_swim_before_drowning\" title=\"How long can a dog swim before drowning?\">How long can a dog swim before drowning?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-hold-its-breath-underwater\/#Is_it_safe_for_dogs_to_go_in_swimming_pools\" title=\"Is it safe for dogs to go in swimming pools?\">Is it safe for dogs to go in swimming pools?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-hold-its-breath-underwater\/#Should_you_let_your_dog_swim_in_a_lake\" title=\"Should you let your dog swim in a lake?\">Should you let your dog swim in a lake?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-hold-its-breath-underwater\/#What_animals_can_hold_their_breath_underwater\" title=\"What animals can hold their breath underwater?\">What animals can hold their breath underwater?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-hold-its-breath-underwater\/#What_animal_can_stay_underwater_for_20_minutes\" title=\"What animal can stay underwater for 20 minutes?\">What animal can stay underwater for 20 minutes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-hold-its-breath-underwater\/#What_land_animal_can_hold_its_breath_the_longest_underwater\" title=\"What land animal can hold its breath the longest underwater?\">What land animal can hold its breath the longest underwater?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-hold-its-breath-underwater\/#Can_penguins_hold_their_breath_for_20_minutes\" title=\"Can penguins hold their breath for 20 minutes?\">Can penguins hold their breath for 20 minutes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-a-dog-hold-its-breath-underwater\/#Which_animal_can_live_without_breathing_for_6_days\" title=\"Which animal can live without breathing for 6 days?\">Which animal can live without breathing for 6 days?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_dog_hold_its_breath_underwater\"><\/span>How long can a dog hold its breath underwater?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog will typically only hold their breath underwater for about <b>5 to 8 seconds just until they have retrieved their toy. However, as mentioned before there are other factors that come into play and this can vary on a case by case basis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_bad_for_dogs_to_go_underwater\"><\/span>Is it bad for dogs to go underwater?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though water can harbor dangerous bacteria, algae and chemicals, unless your dog ingests large quantities of water, <b>chances are good that they will not suffer any complications.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_hold_their_breath_under_water\"><\/span>Do dogs hold their breath under water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just as is the case for other non-aquatic mammals, <b>dogs are able to hold their breath underwater. This most commonly occurs when they dive after toys or wild game. Called the mammalian diving response, your dog&#8217;s ability to hold its breath underwater is a survival instinct built into every mammal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_can_hold_their_breath_for_22_minutes_underwater\"><\/span>What animal can hold their breath for 22 minutes underwater?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though water can harbor dangerous bacteria, algae and chemicals, unless your dog ingests large quantities of water, <b>chances are good that they will not suffer any complications.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_dogs_be_under_water\"><\/span>How long can dogs be under water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog will typically only hold their breath underwater for <b>about 5 to 8 seconds just until they have retrieved their toy. However, as mentioned before there are other factors that come into play and this can vary on a case by case basis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_dog_swim_before_drowning\"><\/span>How long can a dog swim before drowning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A healthy adult dog can probably swim <b>20 minutes before drowning but the real number greatly depends on your dog&#8217;s fitness level, breed, and age.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_for_dogs_to_go_in_swimming_pools\"><\/span>Is it safe for dogs to go in swimming pools?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Well, the short answer is: <b>Yes, with supervision, it is typically safe for a dog to swim in a well-balanced chlorinated or saltwater swimming pool. Of course, do not let your dog drink from the pool, but otherwise, yes, overall, it is safe.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_let_your_dog_swim_in_a_lake\"><\/span>Should you let your dog swim in a lake?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lake Larger lakes can be a fun and <b>generally safe place for dogs. Avoid lakes with algae on the surface, as this can be toxic, causing ear\/eye irritation and GI upset. Watch the shore for hazardous debris, and steer clear of any water that appears stagnant, dirty, or contains debris or trash.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animals_can_hold_their_breath_underwater\"><\/span>What animals can hold their breath underwater?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though water can harbor dangerous bacteria, algae and chemicals, unless your dog ingests large quantities of water, <b>chances are good that they will not suffer any complications.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_can_stay_underwater_for_20_minutes\"><\/span>What animal can stay underwater for 20 minutes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sperm whales make some of the longest dives achieved by mammals, with some lasting up to 90 minutes, while <b>dolphins and other whales can stay underwater for 20 minutes. The longest time a human has held their breath for under water is 19 minutes set by a Swiss freediver called Peter Colat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_land_animal_can_hold_its_breath_the_longest_underwater\"><\/span>What land animal can hold its breath the longest underwater?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although they aren&#8217;t mammals, <b>sea turtles hold the record for the animal that can hold its breath the longest underwater. When resting, sea turtles can stay underwater for days. On average, sea turtles can hold their breath for 4 7 hours.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_penguins_hold_their_breath_for_20_minutes\"><\/span>Can penguins hold their breath for 20 minutes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Emperor penguins can hold their breath for an amazing 20 minutes! They dive under the ice in the cold oceans around Antarctica when they hunt for food.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_animal_can_live_without_breathing_for_6_days\"><\/span>Which animal can live without breathing for 6 days?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Answer: <b>Scorpion can hold their breath for 6 days.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How long can a dog hold its breath underwater?Is it bad for dogs to go underwater?Do dogs hold their breath under water?What animal can hold their breath for 22 minutes underwater?How long can dogs be under water?How long can a dog swim before drowning?Is it safe for dogs to go in swimming&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6271","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6271"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6271"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6271\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118327,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6271\/revisions\/118327"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6271"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6271"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6271"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}