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The Flat Coated Retriever is an easy-going and alert dog whose lively spirit is demonstrated by their high-held head, sparkling eyes and wagging tail. They are a good natural retriever on land and in the water. Flat Coated Retrievers are naturally obedient, and thrive on training and pleasing their owner. They have a beautiful mane, making them look very noble.
Height: 22 - 23 inches
Weight: 60 - 70 lbs.
Colors: Solid black or solid liver.
Coat: Dense, fine to medium texture, medium length and lying flat.
Temperament: Flat Coated Retrievers are attentive, friendly, intelligent
With Children: Yes, but can be too exuberant.
With Pets: Yes
Watch-dog: Yes
Guard-dog: Low
Care and Training: Minimal grooming, a brushing of the Flat Coated Retrievers coat weekly will keep their coat beautiful. Bathe only when necessary, keep nails trimmed, clean ears, trim ears and feet. Regular daily exercise of walks, free run and swimming when possible. Without proper outlets for their energy a bored Flat-Coated Retriever may resort to digging in gardens, chewing or other nuisance behavior. Training should begin when young.
Learning Rate: High, trainability is excellent, but needs to start early.
Activity: Moderate to high
Living Environment: Flat Coated Retrievers enjoy city or country, house with a fenced yard.
Health Issues: Hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, cancer.
Life Span: 10 - 12 years
Litter Size: 6 - 9
Country of Origin: Great Britain
History: Most likely developed from the Newfoundland and Labrador and possible the Collie or Setter. The Flat Coated Retriever was originally known as the "wavy-coated retriever". They gained tremendous popularity because of their temperament and working ability. Not as popular as the other retrievers, you may find them at a local hunting test or dog show
First Registered by the AKC: 1915
AKC Group: Sporting
Class: Gun Dog
Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 8), KC (GB), UKC
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