Higgins drinks more frequently than any dog I have ever known. And he pants heavily after good hard exercise. Doesn't usually want to drink then.....but think about it......When you are breathing really hard from exercise, it's really hard to catch your breath and drink at the same time......You need to get your breath back and THEN have a drink......see? They know what they're doin'! I keep telling you they're SMART! hehehe