We’re always searching for a new adventure for Colby on the weekends.  This past weekend I found mention of some “percolation” ponds nearby where you can (unofficially) bring your dog to swim and practice retrieving.

We know that Colby really loves the water, but up until now he had been hesitant to go in the water beyond where he could touch the bottom. We’ve mostly been to the beach, and the waves can be kind of intimidating.  I’ve always known he can swim – I mean, come on,  he’s got webbed feet like a duck!  I just don’t think he’s realized it yet.

This time was different – the moment we let him off leash, he jumped into the water and started swimming – just like he had been doing it for years!

The second video is about the 30th time he had swam out to retrieve a ball or stick. He was pretty pooped, but

People always ask us what kind of dog Colby is. We’ve been 99% sure of the australian cattle dog portion. Its the “other” part we’re not sure of. My guess has always been black lab, initially based on what his siblings looked like, as well as his size & shape.  His drive to fetch & retrieve plus affinity for the water now makes me more convinced that Colby is our little “Cattle Retreiver”