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Flat-Coated Retriever Puppy And Dog Information

The Flat-Coated Retriever is not suited to anthe rear feet grow slower than the toenails
apartment. She needs at the least, a properlyof the front feet. Generally a guillotine
fenced in space to exercise in. She expectstype trimmer is the best for this chore and
to live indoors with her human family. Shecompetent instructions to accomplish this can
generally does very well with other pets andbe  found  on  the  net.
loves children. As a reminder, never leave a
child unsupervised with any puppy or dog. She*Life Span. The Flat-Coated Retriever can
makes a good watch dog but may try to makelive between 10 and 12 years with proper
friends with a prowler once she announcesnutrition, medical care and excellent living
him.conditions.
*Approximate Adult Size. The approximate*History. The Flat-Coated Retriever was
adult size (two years old or older) of thedeveloped in Great Britain. They were
Flat-Coated Retriever is 22 to 23 inches toprobably developed from a cross between the
the withers (highest point of the shoulder)Labrador, Water Dog, Irish Setter,
and 60 to 70 pounds. The female is smallerNewfoundland, Collie and some type of setter.
than  the  male.They were first registered by the American
Kennel  Association  in  1915.
*Special Health Considerations. Most dog
breeds have certain inherited health problemsSome  Registries:
associated with that specific breed and the
Flat-Coated Retriever is no exception. Be on*UKC  United  Kennel  Club
the look out for Cancer (common for this
breed), Canine Hip Dysplasia (genetic based*NKC  National  Kennel  Club
looseness in the hip joint that can lead to
arthritis pain and lameness), Patella*CKC  Continental  Kennel  Club
Luxation (congenital condition in which the
kneecap dislocates), epilepsy, diabetes, and*APRI  Americas  Pet  Registry  Inc.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (inherited
disease of the retina that can cause vision*AKC  American  Kennel  Club
loss and blindness).This disease list is an
informative guideline only. Other diseases*FCI  Federation  Cynologique  Internationale
may also be significant threats, please
contact your veterinarian for a complete*NZKC  New  Zealand  Kennel  Club
list.
*KCGB  =  Kennel  Club  of  Great  Britain
She should visit the veterinarian several
times in the first year for shots, boosters*ANKC  =  Australian  National  Kennel  Club
and check up. Then, as an adult, she should
visit the veterinarian yearly for shots and*ACR  =  American  Canine  Registry
check up. As she gets older, six years and
on, she should visit the veterinarian twice aLitter Size: 6 to 9 Flat-Coated Retriever
year for check ups and shots. Remember; avoidpuppies
feeding  your  dog  sweets.
Category:  Gun  Dog,  Sporting
*Grooming. The Flat-Coated Retriever has a
straight, flat coat with some wavinessTerms To Describe: Intelligent, friendly,
possible. Her coat is of moderate length withhappy, active, affectionate, light hearted,
good luster. She is an average shedder andsensible,  optimist
should be brushed regularly. Brushing will
help her maintain a clean and healthy coat,*SPECIAL  GOOD  POINTS
avoid mats and help you keep a closer eye on
her health and strengthen your emotional bondTrains  well.
with  her.
Good  watch  dog.
Her ears should be checked once a week and be
kept clean. If you have her professionallyGood  with  children.
groomed, make sure ear cleaning and
inspection is part of the package. No waterVery  stable  personality.
or excess fluid should get in the dogs ears,
and do not try to irrigate the ears. EarMakes  a  very  good  family  dog.
cleaning is too complicated and critical to
instruct here. Look for hair growing in theLoves  to  wag  her  tail.
ear canal, excess wax, or moisture. If her
ears have a discharge, foul odor or she seemsGood  obedience.
to be in distress and you suspect an
infection, or tumor, consult your*SPECIAL  BAD  POINTS
veterinarian.
Poor  guard  dog.
Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a
week with toothpaste and toothbrush designedShe  needs a lot of human social interaction.
for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation
of plaque and tartar which can cause cavities*Other Names Known By: Wavy-Coated Retriever,
(rarely) and periodontal disease. Dog
periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of*Every dog is an individual so not everything
teeth,  bad breath and other serious disease.in this information may be correct for your
dog. This information is meant as a good
Her toenails may need to be examined forfaith guideline only.
growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of



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