Flat-Coated Retriever
History and origin: The Flat-Coated Retriever originated in beginning 19th century England and was the favorite retriever before the introduction of the Labrador. The breed was assumed to be the result of mixing Newfoundland, Collie, and spaniel bloodlines, filling the necessitate for a flexible hunter-retriever in water or on land.
Description: The Flat-Coated Retriever stands roughly 22 to 24.5 inches at the shoulder and weighs between 60 and 80 pounds. The medium-length shedding coat is straight and wants to be brushed two or three times a week. The color may be black or liver.
About the breed: The Flat-Coated Retriever is a tough dog who is easy to train, good with kids, and a great watch dog. He is a heavily built working dog who also makes a fantastic household pet. His temperament is someplace in between that of the Curly-Coated and the Labrador. He is not quite reserved, but not as sociable and accepting of strangers as a Golden or a Labrador. This makes him a better watchdog than the Lab. He is slightly less active than a Lab, and more sensitive. Because of this, you cannot use quite the similar degree of firmness in training that you might use with the more sociable Lab.
These dogs tend to be more prone to fear-based aggression and they require early socialization with people and dogs to help counter this. They are usually good with the kids in their own family, but they may show early suspicion toward the children’s friends. Do not allow your children roughhouse with this breed. These dogs have a great nose, which can guide them off track sometimes, so early obedience training is a must. As with any medium to big dog, this breed can be vulnerable to hip dysplasia and bloat.
Feeding: Suggested feeding for the Flat-Coated Retriever is 1
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