Breed Description The Flat-Coated Retriever is a gun dog that originated in United Kingdom. They are developed as retriever in both land and water. A bit racier and an averagely boned, this breed weighs an average between 60-79 pounds for males...

If you are searching for a great dog breed that can be both the ideal hunting companion and perfect family pet, then a flat coated retriever may be everything you are looking for. Originally developed from the St. John's Dog, Water Spaniels, Sette...

The Flat-Coated Retriever was developed in England in the nineteenth century and before the Labrador was developed this breed was the retriever of choice. It is very possible that this breed came from a mixture of the Collie, Spaniel and Newfoundl...

Health Issues. Although the Flat-Coated Retriever is a generally healthy breed, they can be prone to hip dysplasia, the eye condition PRA. These should be tested for before breeding the dogs. It has also been shown that they have a higher risk of ...

The Flat Coated Retriever is a gun dog that originated in the United Kingdom. Not as well known as other types of retrievers, such as the Golden and Labrador retrievers, the Flat Coat Retriever shares many characteristics with these other breeds i...

Description: The Flat-Coated Retriever has a medium length flowing coat that should be either solid black or solid liver, which is a deep rich brown. Their coat should lie flat to their body and preferably straight, though a slight wave is permitt...

Group: Sporting Weight: 60-70 lbs Height: male: 23-24.5, female: 22-23.5 inches Overview This breed was developed during the 1800s came about as a cross between the Irish Setter, Labrador, Water Dog, and St. John's Newfoundland. Many believe the C...

Being a confident and outgoing dog breed, the Flat Coated Retriever has an innate desire to please their owner. The dog is also very athletic and requires daily exercise like running, walking, fetching and swimming. The breed has a playful and ene...

// The Flat-Coated Retriever is not suited to an apartment. She needs at the least, a properly fenced in space to exercise in. She expects to live indoors with her human family. She generally does very well with other pets and loves children. As...