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Flat Coated Retriever |
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Description... |
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 Flat-Coated
Retrievers are friendly dogs that enjoy being around people, and of
course, retrieving. This dog would be much more popular if not for
the Labrador and Golden retrievers. This breed has a wavy coat much
like a Golden Retriever, but the colour is black or liver. The body
size and build is similar to that of the Labrador or Golden
Retriever. This breed was bred to retrieve birds shot over land or
water.
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History...
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Developed in England as a retriever.
This breed has often been overshadowed by the Golden and Labrador
retrievers.
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Traits...
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This breed loves to retrieve;
hunting, hunt tests, Frisbee, and fly ball are all good
considerations. Conformation, agility, and obedience competitions
are also activities that FCR owners participate in. Obedience
classes are great as is swimming at the lake on a hot day, just as
long as they can be near their people, FCRs will gladly give it a
try.
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Good aspects...
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Very friendly to others yet content
to be near its owner or family. Makes a good family dog as well as a
good flushing or water fowling dog, not to mention other activities.
The FCR, as it is known among enthusiasts, takes well to obedience
training and will usually do its best to try and cooperate with its
handler.
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Health...
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Patellar luxation, as well as both
hip and elbow dysplasia, are problems that all FCRs should be
checked for before being used for breeding. Problems with cancer and
the thyroid also occur, these problems should all be discussed with
the breeder before purchasing a pup.
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Be aware...
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Might be hard to find a breeder in
some areas. Has not been nearly as successful as the Labrador in
retriever competitions, which has limited its popularity. This is a
nice breed, but it still needs plenty of exercise, attention, and
training to keep it under control. Some individuals eat their own
faeces.
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Summary...
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Yellow FCRs should never be used for
breeding, as this colour is rare as is considered a fault.
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source: petcare information centre-
petcare.umn.edu
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