Flat Coated Retriever Breed Information

Flat Coated Retriever

Weight:

60-70 pounds (27-32 kg.)

Height:

22-23 inches (56-58 cm.)

Color:

solid black or liver

Temperament:

The Flat-coat’s personality is described as outgoing, devoted, and friendly, an ideal companion with a strong bond to its owner and family. It is said to be a very versatile hunting dog, retrieving well on land or in the water, flushing upland game, marking downed birds, and generally doing all that can be expected of a multipurpose gundog. They are capable of getting along well with cats, other dogs, small pets, and strangers. However, due to their exuberant nature, they may tend to knock over small children. Socialization and obedience training are highly recommended.

Grooming:

The Flat-Coated Retriever has a coat that needs to be brushed each week. There is little need to cut the coat, and these dogs will shed a standard amount of fur.

Training:

Flat-coated retrievers love to please, but may be slightly more difficult to train than the popular Golden Retriever and Labrador Retriever. They are easily bored with repetitive training techniques and can exhibit a streak of willfulness at times. For this reason, it's best to make training sessions fun, varied, and relatively short for the dog. Flat-coats are very sensitive and respond best to positive reinforcement. They cannot tolerate harsh handling or corrections.

Exercise:

Flat-coats tend to have a good deal of energy, especially when young, and need to have appropriate outlets for this energy. They need plenty of activity, both physical and mental, throughout their lives.

Life Expectancy:

around 10-12 years

Litter Size:

average 8 puppies

Country of origin:

United Kingdom

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