Flat Coated Retriever Puppies and Dogs

Fast Facts & Guide to Flat Coated Retriever Puppies and Dogs

Have a glance at our Fact File and Guide to Flat Coated Retriever Puppies and Dogs. Discover some fast facts to gain a really fast overview of the Flat Coated Retriever.

Flat Coated Retriever Guide and Fact File

Height: Male 23-24.5 inches / Female 22-23.5 inches

Weight: The Flat Coated Retriever is approximately 60-70 pounds in weight

Size of Dog: The Flat Coated Retriever is a large sized dog

Breed Type and Dog Group: This Retriever belongs to the Sporting Group

Country of Origin of the Breed: The Flat Coated Retriever originated in The United Kingdom

Exercise Needs: The Flat Coated Retriever needs a high amount of varied, daily exercise

Coat Type: The Flat Coated Retriever has a medium length flat, straight or slightly wavy coat

Shedding hairs: The Flat Coated Retriever sheds an average amount of hair

Grooming needs: The Flat Coated Retriever requires minimal grooming on a weekly basis

Training a Flat Coated Retriever (Trainability): This breed is highly trainable & quite easy to train

Other Names of Flat Coated Retriever: Labrador, Retriever Proper, Flattie, Flatte, Flatcoat

Flat Coated Retriever Lifespan - The Flat Coated Retriever lives for around 10 - 12 years

Number of puppies per litter: The litter size is usually around 4 to 8 puppies, sometimes more

Temperament / Behaviour: Loyal, Loving, Sweet, Kind, Affectionate and Playful

We hope that the fast facts and information provided in our Flat Coated Retriever puppy and dog fact file and guide will prove a useful overview of this particular breed. Please click one of the links at the top of the page for detailed articles relating to training, pet care, grooming, personality, exercise needs, male and female Flat Coated Retriever dog names, illness and health problems.

Summary of Flat Coated Retriever Puppies and Dogs

Flat Coated Retriever puppies and dogs are excellent companions to man. This breed of puppy and dog is capable or forming a very strong bond with with their owners and families. They are a particularly loyal and genuine breed that is very protective over the people they love the most. This is a lovable, gentle and sweet breed of puppy and dog that has an affectionate and warm personality and temperament. The Flat Coated Retriever has a good sense of humour, it is a cheerful and happy breed that will more often than not, be seen with its tail wagging. This breed of puppy and dog has a very youthful way about it which he carries throughout life, until his old age. Owners should bear in mind that the Flat Coated Retriever is not a solitary dog and will require a lot of company. They require firm but gentle handlers who are capable of obedience training them.

Choosing Flat Coated Retriever Puppies and Dogs as Pets

Flat Coated Retriever puppies grow into large sized adult dogs and the above summary will help you to determine whether they are suitable as a family pet. If you are considering whether to buy a Flat Coated Retriever puppy, adoption is also an option for this particular type of dog, or even selecting one from a rescue centre, or reputable dog breeder. This breed should not be overfed as weight gain can lead to hip dysplasia or increase the effects of hip dysplasia. Over feeding the Flat Coated Retriever can also result in gastric problems and apply additional pressure to their hearts. More information can be found about the health of this breed via the link above. The grooming requirements of the Flat Coated Retriever are fairly low as they have medium length hair that needs to be groomed on a weekly basis. This breed only needs bathing as and when required, for example, when they are smelly or dirty. They are energetic and playful so daily, varied exercise and activity must form part of their daily routine.

Flat Coated Retriever Puppies and Dogs