The Flat-Coated Retriever is a versatile family companion hunting retriever with a happy and active demeanor, intelligent expression, and clean lines. The Flat-Coat has been traditionally described as showing “power without lumber and raciness without weediness.”
History: The Flat-Coated Retriever is a gundog breed from Britain.The Flat Coated Retriever was developed in the 1800’s and is a cross between the Irish Setter, Labrador, Water Dog, and St. John’s Newfoundland. It is also believed that Collie is in the bloodline of this dog as well. The breed was fairly popular until the beginning of the World War, but was then overshadowed by the Labrador and Golden Retriever.
Appearance: The distinctive and most important features of the Flat-Coat are the silhouette (both moving and standing), smooth effortless movement, head type, coat and character. The head is nicely molded and large enough to retrieve a rabbit, duck, or pheasant with relative ease. The wide-set dark brown or hazel eyes are medium size and almond shaped. Flat-Coated Retrievers have muscular jaws and a large snout with an undefined forehead. The ears are floppy and relatively short. The coat is moderate in length, dense, and lustrous; ideally it should lie flat and straight, but the breed was initially called the Wavy-Coated Retriever. Later, the coat somehow flattened out and the name changed accordingly, but the tendency toward wavy hair still emerges occasionally.
Size: Height – 22-23 inches (56-58 cm)
Weight – 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)

Temperament: The flat-coat’s personality is described as outgoing, devoted, and friendly, an ideal companion with a strong bond to its owner. It is a lively dog that enjoys playing, retrieving, and swimming. It is excellent with children, and has a very stable temperament, making it a truly wonderful family pet. Cheerful and friendly, it often displays puppy-like exuberance for many years. The Flat Coated Retriever is naturally very obedient and has a very even temperament, but with all dogs, he does require training and socialization to become the lovely and very friendly companion that he can be.
Health: The Flat-coat is prone to certain hereditary diseases such as hip dysplasia, luxating patellas, glaucoma, epilepsy, diabetes, and also has a significantly higher risk of long bone cancer than most dogs. Though the Flat-coat is generally much healthier or as healthy as any breed.
Life expectancy: Average of 10 yearsGrooming: While the feathered coat of the flat-coated retriever is moderately long, only weekly brushings are required to keep it shiny and lustrous. Occasional trimming may be needed, especially on the ears and the feet.
Puppy price: $1.000.00