© Kirrawee Veterinary Hospital, February 2000 Flat Coated Retriever
A bright active dog of medium size, showing power without lumber and raciness without weediness, the Flat Coated Retriever was at one time very popular with English sportsmen, but eventually was overtaken in popularity by other Retriever breeds. After World War II the breed was fast disappearing but due to the efforts of a few devoted fanciers the breed numbers were gradually built up and the breed today has a keen band of followers.
Still retaining his natural working abilities, the Flat Coat shows drive and perserverance when out hunting and retrieves gently. As a companion he is highly intelligent, generously endowed with optimism and friendliness, retains his youthful outlook on life into old age, and tail wagging is the hallmark of the breed.
The Flat Coated Retriever is named for his dense, fine to medium textured black or liver coloured coat which lies as flat as possible. The legs and tail are well furnished. The coat requires a minimum amount of grooming for the dog to appear well kept.
The ideal height at the shoulder is 45-61cm, and the ideal weight is between 25-35 kg.
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