Flat Coated Retriever
Flat Coated Retrievers are powerful, medium-sized dogs, racy and without any sign of weediness.
About the Flat Coated Retriever
Flat Coated Retrievers share a range of characteristics with other retrievers, including sociability with humans and other dogs, natural retrieving skills and a love of water.
These affectionate, energetic dogs maintain their puppy-like excitement well into adulthood and are best suited to active, outdoor orientated families.
Source: key facts and characteristics sourced from Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)
Breed specifics
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Group
- FCI Group 8, AKC Sporting Group
- Size category
- Large
- Avg life expectancy
- 10–13 years
Lively / Intelligent / Friendly / Enthusiastic / Confident / Loving
Key facts
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