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FLAT COAT RETRIEVER
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APPEARANCE
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." 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. In silhouette the
Flat-Coat has a long, strong, clean, "one piece" head, which is unique
to the breed. Free from exaggeration of stop or cheek, the head is set
well into a moderately long neck which flows smoothly into well laid
back shoulders. A level top line combined with a deep, long rib cage
tapering to a moderate tuck-up create the impression of a blunted
triangle. The brisket is well developed and the fore chest forms a
prominent prow. This utilitarian retriever is well balanced, strong, but
elegant; never cobby, short legged or rangy. The coat is thick and flat
lying, and the legs and tail are well feathered. A proud carriage,
responsive attitude, waving tail and overall look of functional
strength, quality, style and symmetry complete the picture of the
typical Flat-Coat. Character is a primary and outstanding asset of the
Flat-Coat. He is a responsive, loving member of the family, a versatile
working dog, multi-talented, sensible, bright and tractable. In
competition the Flat-Coat demonstrates stability and a desire to please
with a confident, happy and outgoing attitude characterized by a wagging
tail.
TEMPERAMENT
Confident
and kindly.
Characteristics
Generously
endowed with natural gundog ability, optimism and friendliness
demonstrated by enthusiastic tail action.
COLOUR
Black or liver.
SIZE
Dogs: Around 23-24 inches
Bitches: Around 22-23 inches
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