Other name: Flat Coated Retriever
The Flat-Coated Retriever is a medium to large dog, with harmonious lines, presenting an overall appearance of power, but without heaviness. The expression of the Flat-Coated Retriever is lively and intelligent. He has several points of resemblance to the Golden-Retriever and the Labrador-Retriever, but he is less well known.
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Hair type | Half-long |
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Origin | Britain |
Template | Big |
Head shape | Long |
Weight and size | ||
Sex | Weight | Cut |
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Female | From 25 kg to 32 kg | From 56 cm to 59 cm |
Male | From 27 kg to 36 kg | From 59 cm to 62 cm |
History of the breed
The origins of the Flat-Coated Retriever are believed to be on the island of Newfoundland, in present-day Canada . It appears that this dog had been used by local fishermen to help them retrieve fish that escaped from their fishing nets. The Flat-Coated Retriever was then imported to England, where, from the 19th century, breeders crossed it with several other breeds (including the Irish Setter, Labrador-Retriever and arguably the Newfoundland) in order to ” optimize your hunting qualities. Cousin of the Golden-Retriever and the Labrador-Retriever. The Flat-Coated Retriever breed was definitively recognized by the FCI on December 23, 1954.
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Physical features
His hair: long and generous, especially on the limbs and tail. Dense, fairly fine in texture, lying flat. The whole gives it an additional touch of elegance.
Its color: black or brown (liver).
His head: long, well molded, with a flat and moderately broad skull, a slightly marked stop between the eyes, never accentuated.
His ears: small in size, well attached and well applied against the head.
His eyes: medium, dark brown to nutty, displaying an expression of liveliness and intelligence. Never prominent.
Its body: the kidney is short and square, the chest well let down and quite broad, the front ribs quite flat and well sprung in the center (less towards the back).
Its tail: short, well attached, straight, carried happily, but never too much above the level of the back.
Behavior and character
Affectionate | |
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Calm | |
Protective | |
Independent | |
Hunter | |
Barks / howls |
Behavior with others
Cohabitation with children | |
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Sociable with other animals | |
Love strangers |
The Flat-Coated Retriever is an alert, energetic, extremely cheerful and very kind dog. Very attached to his family , he is particularly gentle with children . Devoid of aggressiveness, he does not tolerate loneliness quite well . The Flat-Coated Retriever is naturally good at hunting. He is indeed a top-notch working dog who always works with enthusiasm. He is a very sociable dog with all animals .
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Education
Clever | |
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Obedient |
The Flat-Coated Retriever must receive an education based on both firmness and consistency, without seeking the balance of power. Lively, intelligent and spirited, the Flat-Coated Retriever learns quickly through play and rewards. He is a very easy to train and very obedient dog.
Living conditions
Suitable for apartment living | ||||||||
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Good for new masters | ||||||||
Love it hot | ||||||||
Love the cold |
Solid | |
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Ease of gaining weight |
The Flat-Coated Retriever is a dog of a robust constitution and does not fear much when it comes to health. The Flat-Coated Retriever is, on the other hand, a dog with a moderate appetite, which reduces the risk of diabetes in the breed. The risk of epilepsy is also very low in this particularly resistant dog.
Hypoallergenic breed
No
Litter size
Between 4 and 8 puppies
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Life expectancy
Minimum: 10 years
Maximum: 14 years
The life expectancy of a Flat-Coated Retriever is, on average, between 10 years and 14 years.
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Maintenance and hygiene
Ease of maintenance | |
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Cost of maintenance | |
Hair loss |
Drool level | |
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Ease of grooming |
The Flat-Coated Retriever can shed a lot of hair when molting . For the rest, its maintenance is quite simple and basic.
It is recommended to brush the dog with a FURminator type brush in order to get rid of dead hair , especially during the moulting period.
Price and budget
Purchase price
Mini
900 € Maxi
1200 €
The purchase price of a Flat-Coated Retriever is between 900 € and 1200 €.
Annual maintenance cost
Mini
NC Maxi
NC
The annual maintenance cost of a Flat-Coated Retriever is between NC and NC.
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Physical activity
Athletic | |
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Energy level | |
Potential to play |
The Flat-Coated Retriever needs long daily walks and regular exercise for their balance. Born for hunting, he is always inclined to exert himself, even (especially) when it comes to swimming. The Flat-Coated Retriever is indeed one of the water rescue dogs and never hesitates to take a swim when he has the opportunity.
Competitions
Classifications & Standards |
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Others
Master character <span class="btnTooltip qTip2" title="- Calm: the master must be gentle and know how to show patience. – Active: the owner must be energetic and dynamic to live in harmony with his dog. – Hyperactive: the owner must be stimulating and very restless to suit the temperament of his dog.”> |
Calm |
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FCI Information
FCI No.
121
FCI Group
Group 8: Retrieving game dogs – Game-raising dogs – Water dogs
Recognized by FCI
Since 1954
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