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The Curly-Coated Retriever is a strong smart upstanding dog, showing activity, endurance and intelligence. Their body is covered with a tightly curled coat which does not need trimming. Curly-Coated Retrievers have an excellent nose and a good memory. A superb swimmer with great stamina they know how to carry dead or wounded animals gently in their mouth. Curly-Coated Retrievers have also been known to work over difficult terrain.
Height: 25 - 27 inches
Weight: 70 - 80 lbs.
Colors: Black or liver
Coat: A mass of crisp, small curls all over, except on face.
Temperament: Curly-Coated Retrievers are responsive, friendly, affectionate, proud.
With Children: Yes, provided children do not pester them.
With Pets: Yes, usually gets along well with other animals.
Special Skills: Field sports dog and family pet.
Watch-dog: High
Guard-dog: Low
Care and Exercise: Minimal coat care is required for Curly-Coated Retrievers. Periodic brushing is all that is needed. Exercise consist of a long daily walk, outdoor activity such as fetching sticks and swimming.
Training: An intelligent breed, Curly-Coated Retrievers need training that will be a challenge as monotony will cause them to lose interest. If this breed does not get enough exercise or work they can be very badly behaved.
Learning Rate: High, Obedience - High, Problem Solving - High
Activity: Indoors - Medium, Outdoors - High
Living Environment: A home with a fenced yard is essential. Curly-Coated Retrievers should also have the opportunity to swim on occasion. A firm yet patient leader is needed for this breed. Does well with a hunter as they is an excellent water retriever.
Health Issues: Cancer, hip dysplasia, skin disorders.
Life Span: 8 - 10 years
Litter Size: 8
Country of Origin: Great Britain
History: A crossed between the Newfoundland, the English Water Spaniel, the Irish Water Spaniel, and the Poodle. They were very popular during the nineteenth century but has lost a lot of support today. Curly-Coated Retrievers are most often now found in Australian and New Zealand.
First Registered by the AKC: 1924
AKC Group: Sporting
Class: Gundog
Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 8), KC (GB), UKC
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