  Flat-Coated Retriever
Flat Coated Retriever youngster
adult black
Flat Coated Retriever |
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| group: sporting |
height: m
23-24.5"/
58.4-62.2 cm,
f 22-23.5" / 55.9-59.7 cm |
| types: |
weight: 60-80
lb / 27.2-36.3 kg |
| colors: |
solid
black or liver, (yellow, cream-not akc) |
| physical traits: |
strong, elegant, handsome |
| hair type: |
moderate length, straight,
slightly wavy, high lustre, dense, shiny, fine, flat, dense,
smooth, full |
personality/
temperament: |
cheerful, loves to play,
humorous, pleasant, cheerful, intelligent, happy, active,
hardy, gregarious, versatile, easy to train, robust |
maintenance/
special needs:
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daily brushing, exercise,
training, discipline, can adapt to city life, health: susceptible
to bone cancer |
| nickname: |
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| origination: |
Great Britain possibly
from Newfoundland and Labrador Retrievers |
| bred for: |
game retrieving |
| identifying traits: |
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| ideal for: |
family, country or city
(with plenty of exercise) life, any climate, retrieving waterfowl,
companionship, gun dog, field trials |
| good with kids? |
yes, but supervise this
breed is large and playful |
| life expectancy: |
12-14 yrs |
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| kennel clubs: |
akc-(sporting
dog group), fci-(retriever dog group), ukc, saku, ankc, uk,
nzkc-(gundog group), ckc |
| rescues: |
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liver colored Flat Coated Retriever |
black colored Flat Coated Retriever |
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