Flat Coat Retriever

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Flat Coat Retriever
By Cindy- Lovabledogs.info

 Flat-Coated Retriever Dog

Spirited, lively, and full of energy, the Flat-coated Retriever is a playful soul that loves plenty of exercise and activity.  This breed of thrives on the company and attention of his owners. This is an outgoing breed that is keen, enthusiastic, and very eager to please. The cheerful, sweet nature of the Flat-coated Retriever makes him a wonderful pet and companion, and they have high intelligence and obedience levels. The Flat-coated Retriever gets along well with children, but his high energy and his size could prove a problem around very small kids. This also gets along with other animals, but like children care should be taken around smaller animals.

The Flat-Coated Retriever Dog
The Flat-Coated Retriever is a strong and muscular that has a long solid head, dark and intelligent eyes, a black nose, small yet floppy ears, a wide muzzle and a broad chest. Its feet are equally strong and muscular. However, the Flat-Coated Retriever is most characterized with a thick, medium-length coat that is sleek and shiny.

Flat-Coated Retriever Skills
The Flat-Coated Retriever was developed in the 1800’s, a result of the mixture of the Irish Setter, Labrador, Water and the St. John’s Newfoundland breeds. The became quite famous during the early years of World War but was soon overshadowed by the Golden Retriever and the Labrador. Aside from being a great choice for a family dog, the Flat-Coated Retriever is also an excellent swimmer and hunter, with its uncanny sense of smell.

Flat-Coated Retriever Personality
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Flat-Coated Retriever is a great family dog, with its consistently upbeat and happy disposition. This breed is very sweet and friendly, never failing to shower everyone around it with love and affection. The Flat-Coated Retriever is very transparent in terms of emotions, its excitement conveyed by the playful wagging of its tail. This loves to play and retrieve and loves being showered with attention. However, because of its very active nature, the Flat-Coated Retriever prefers short and direct training sessions, as it easily gets bored.

Flat-Coated Retriever Exercise Needs
The Flat-Coated Retriever loves to exercise, being a very active breed. It enjoys hunting and swimming and can also be a good jogging companion, as it also loves to run around.

Flat-Coated Retriever Living Conditions
The Flat-Coated Retriever is not ideal for people who have cramped living quarters. This breed is ideal for those who have an average-sized yard, as it is very active outdoors. Moreover, the Flat-Coated Retriever is advisable for big families, as this loves being showered with attention.

Flat-Coated Retriever Grooming Requirements
The Flat-Coated Retriever requires minimal grooming, apart from the weekly brushing and the occasional trimming of the coat to maintain its sleek natural shape.

Flat-Coated Retriever Health Issues
The Flat-Coated Retriever is most susceptible to cancer. It is also prone to hip dysplasia, epilepsy and diabetes.

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