The Flat-Coated Retriever - Active Family Dog
The Flat-Coated Retriever was once one of the →most popular dog breeds in England. Today, purebred Flats are rather rare. With their elegant appearance, playful, friendly nature, and clever minds, they make great companions for active people.
Learn more about the Flat-Coated Retriever, and perhaps he will wrap you around his paws too.
Dog Breed Flat-Coated Retriever in Portrait
Origin: England
Size: 56-62 cm
Weight: 25 to 36 kg
Life Expectancy: 8-14 years
Character: friendly, intelligent, playful, sensitive
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Character and Nature
If you are looking for an active →family dog that loves to be outdoors, the Flat-Coated Retriever is the right choice. As is typical for a true retriever, this four-legged friend also loves water and a good snack. Flat-Coated Retrievers are among the popular hunting dog breeds in England and therefore possess a [→quick understanding](/magazin/hunde/hunderassen/top-10-intelligente-hunde-schlauste-hunderassen) and a pronounced "will-to-please." Their willingness to work and experience things together with their caregivers - even if it's just the next walk - is very high in these furry companions.
Due to their quirky, playful, and sometimes silly nature, Flat-Coated Retrievers can especially give their owners a few gray hairs in their early years. However, their loving, affectionate, and friendly nature quickly makes up for it.
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Training and Care
With their friendly and open nature, one might think that the Flat-Coated Retriever is the Goldie 2.0 and thus optimal for →beginners. However, this is only partly true. Those who bring enough patience, strong nerves, and time for a clever dog can get along well with a Flat even as a →newcomer in dog training. If you lack consistency and prefer to spend time on the couch with your four-legged friend, you should look into the →more relaxed breeds. A certain interest in hunting dog breeds should also be present, as even though the Flat is increasingly less used for hunting today, the genes of a true duck hunter lie within.
As with all intelligent dog breeds, it is important for the Flat-Coated Retriever to be very consistent and determined →from the start. However, with this sensitive breed, nothing is achieved through loudness or pressure. Instead, owners should work empathetically and very patiently with the dog. Working is a good keyword here: The clever four-legged friend wants to be →challenged and supported, which is why active people by their side are the perfect match. Dog sports that involve the nose, such as mantrailing or dummy work, would be a lot of fun for him.
A good snack is very motivating for many Flats and can be a great helper in training and in the →education of the dog.
