Flat-Coated Retriever
Flat-Coated Retrievers are characterised as being intelligent, playful, energetic and friendly dogs. They originally made good hunters. Due to their high energy level pet Flat-Coated Retrievers need physical and mental outlets, these include participating in dog sports such as flyball, frisbee, hunt and field trials, agility, tracking, and rally obedience that also help them bond with their families.
They are also excellent swimmers, and throughly enjoy retrieving items such as tennis balls and floating toys. Flat-Coated Retrievers also bond with people by being service or animal-assisted therapy dogs.
Flat-Coated Retriever History:
The Flat-Coated Retriever was developed in England in 1864 from imported Newfoundland Wavy-Coated Retriever dogs, which were then crossed with Setters. They proved to be a natural gundog both in and out of the water. By the end of World War 11 the breeds population had decreased dramatically on both sides of the Atlantic, though interest in the Flat-Coated Retriever increased once again in the 1960’s.
Common Names:
Flatcoat, Turbo Retriever
Observed Weight:
51-87 lbs
Show Weight:
55-80 lbs
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