Flat-Coated Retriever Information

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Flat-Coated Retriever

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Flat-Coated Retriever

The Flat-Coated Retriever At a Glance
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Recognized By
AKC 
Country of Origin
Great Britain 
Life Expectancy
7 - 9 yrs 
Height Range
22 - 24.5 in 
Weight Range
55 - 70 lbs 
Colors
Solid black or liver 
Trainability
Highly trainable although easily bored. Training sessions should be kept short and fun and with a light hand 
With Children
Flat-Coated Retrievers are excellent with children, although no dog should be left unattended with children 
With Animals
They do well with a variety of other pets 
Climate
Tolerates moderate heat and cold well 
Indoor/Outdoor
They do best living indoors with their family and playing outdoors 
Exercise Reqd
High. Flat-Coated Retrievers require ample exercise with some burn off to be at their best behavior. 
Grooming Reqd
Brushing as needed and trimming of the feathering on ears and legs 
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Flat-Coated Retriever Information
The Flat-Coated Retriever was developed in Great Britain in the late 1800's with the advent of the breachcock shotgun requiring a need for a faster retriever. Dogs used in developement were Setters, Spaniels, Collie, St. John's Water Dog, and Wavy Coated Retriever. The Flat-Coated Retriever was deveoped from the start to be a dual-purpose breed as both a working retriever and show dog. The Flat-Coated Retriever is a medium sized active dog that shows power without lumber and raciness without weediness. They are natural retrievers and make an excellent family companion hunting retriever for upland game as well as waterfowl. (They love water.) Flat-Coated Retrievers are slow to mature and often carry on their enthusiam for life (exhibited by a constant wagging tail) and playfullness into their late years. Flat-Coated Retrievers should be trained early with a "light" hand and consistency. They are eager to please but do not respond well to harsh punishment. If left un-trained and un-attended the Flat-Coat could develope into a destructive dog. Being a retriever they like to carry things in their mouths and need plenty of toys to chew. The Flat-Coated Retriever is a family/companion working retriever that is at it's best with family interaction and a job to do. With the proper traing and family interaction the Flat-Coated Retriever will make an excellent addition to the family.

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Flat-Coated Retriever Health Issues
The following conditions occur with greater than average frequency in the Flat-Coated Retriever: