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Curly-Coated Retriever
Large Breed
The Curly Coated Retriever is strong and athletic yet elegant, with a distinctive and very beautiful coat. Among the breed's many talents are hunting, tracking, retrieving, watchdogging, guarding, agility and competitive obedience.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Great Britain
Weight
29.5kg / 65lbs (standards may vary)
Height
Males 67.5cm / 27in;
Females 62.5cm / 25in (standards may vary)
Coat
Curly coat
Markings
Black or liver. No markings.
Lifespan
Average, 10-12 years
The Curly Coated Retriever is highly intelligent and independent yet reliable and eager to please. Charming, gentle and affectionate, the Curly Coated Retriever makes a wonderful companion dog and family pet.
Temperament
The Curly Coated Retriever is highly intelligent and trainable, alert and responsive to his master. He is loyal and eager to please, clever and mischievous but sensitive. The Curly Coated Retriever is self-confident and proud yet charming and gentle. Calm and affectionate and loving with children, the Curly Coated Retriever makes an outstanding companion dog.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
Curly Coated Retrievers are magnificent large breed dogs, hardy and athletic with an air of elegance, and covered in a distinctive, tightly curled coat.
- Makes a wonderful family pet and is excellent with children
- Extremely versatile and intelligent
- Excels as a guardian and watchdog
- Adapts well to most climates
- A good dog for novice owners
- Does not require trimming or stripping
- Very little grooming needed
- A light shedder
- Not suitable for apartment living
- Requires sufficient physical activity and mental stimulation
- Prone to hip dysplasia, epilepsy and eye problems