Flat-Coated Retriever
8 - 10 yearsLife Expectancy
Large, elegant sporting dog with a lustrous, sleek flat coat in solid black or liver, known for their cheerful, perpetually youthful 'Peter Pan' personality and optimistic temperament
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Breed Statistics
- Energy Level5/5
- Trainability5/5
- Playfulness5/5
- Protectiveness3/5
- Barking3/5
- Drooling2/5
- Good with Children5/5
- Good with Other Dogs5/5
- Good with Strangers5/5
- Shedding3/5
- Coat Length1/5
- Grooming2/5
Physical Attributes
| Height (Male) | 23 - 24.5 inches |
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| Height (Female) | 23 - 24.5 inches |
| Weight (Male) | 60 - 70 lbs |
| Weight (Female) | 60 - 70 lbs |
Breed History
Developed in mid-19th century England by crossing St. John's Water Dog with various retrievers, setters, spaniels and sheepdogs to create a versatile gundog for work on both land and water
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