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Why do some dogs have webbed feet?

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Many dogs have webbed feet:

Akita, Brussels Griffon, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Chinook, Field Spaniel, German Shepherd, German Shorthaired Pointer, German Wirehaired Pointer, Irish Water Spaniel, Labrador Retriever, Leonberger, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Otterhound, Plott Hound, Portuguese Water Dog, Redbone Coonhound, Spanish Water Dog, Weimaraner, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.

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Some of the many dog breeds that have webbed feet are:

Newfoundlands, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Portuguese Water Dogs, Labradors, Bernese Mountain Dogs...

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Akita, Brussels Griffon, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Chinook, Field Spaniel, German Shorthaired Pointer, German Wirehaired Pointer, Irish Water Spaniel, Labrador Retriever, Leonberger, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Otterhound, Plott Hound, Portuguese Water Dog, Redbone Coonhound, Spanish Water Dog, Weimaraner, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.

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Dogs that have webbed feet were bred to be waterdogs. This special adaption made swimming easier and helped the dog perform tasks faster. Dog breeders soon realized the use of a waterdog having webbed feet and promoted the characteristic.

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Newfoundland dogs have webbing between their toes. Please see the related link for details.

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