  Curly Coated Retriever
liver colored Curly Coated Retriever
 solid
black Curly Coated Retriever |
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| group: sporting |
height: m
25-27"/
63.5-68.6 cm
f 23-25" / 58.4-63.5
cm |
| types: |
weight: 70-80
lbs /
31.8-36.3 kg |
| colors: |
solid
black or liver |
| physical traits: |
active, strong, sturdy |
| hair type: |
short, small, tight waterproof
curls |
personality/
temperament: |
loyal, eager to please,
quick to learn, stamina, sensitive, gentle, independent,
aloof, willful, courageous, curious, confident, intelligent,
charming, willing, calm, alert, even-tempered, wary of strangers.
some may be shy |
maintenance/
special needs:
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low, daily brushing, exercise,
early obedience training, discipline, susceptible to hip
dysplasia and tight lower eyelids (entropion) |
| nickname: |
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| origination: |
Great Britain, oldest
of British Retrievers |
| bred for: |
waterfowl retriever, swim
through icy surf |
| identifying traits: |
likes to swim |
| ideal for: |
family, companionship,
other pets, retrieving waterfowl in any weather, gundog,
country or city (with plenty of exercise) life, guard dog,
any climate, obedience |
| good with kids? |
yes |
| life expectancy: |
12-13 yrs |
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| kennel clubs: |
akc-(sporting
dog group), fci-(retriever dog group), ukc, saku, ankc, uk,
nzkc-(gundog group), ckc |
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