Flat-Coated Retriever

Daddy (Ken Trenholm)

Oct 25 |21:33
Last Updated on Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:21
F L A T - C O A T E D  R E T R I E V E R ~ H I G H L I G H T S

Breed Name
Flat-Coated Retriever
Rank (out of 136 breeds)
009
Personality Snapshot
Great for families--superb with children. Very stable temperament. Smart, active and friendly. Gentle and playful. Highly trainable, but easily bored.
Breed NameFlat-Coated Retriever
Rank (out of 136 breeds)009
Points (out of 100)83
Dog Group TypeGundog
DominanceLow
Obedience (Ease of Training)Awesome
AffectionVery High
Good with Kids (Source 1)Excellent
Good With Kids (Source 2)Excellent
Friendly with Other DogsGood
Friendly with Family PetsGreat
Friendly with StrangersGreat
Dog Bite Free RatingExcellent
Bark Over Bite RatingFair
Bark Crazy (likelihood to bark for little reason)5 out of 10
Watch Dog AbilityGreat
Guard Dog AbilityNot Good
SizeLarge
Exercise RequirementsModerate
Jog Companion AbilityExcellent
Level of SheddingAverage
Level of TrimmingNone
Overall Level of Grooming RequiredLow
Life Span10 to 12 years of age

You are more than welcome to obtain additional information on the ranking system used by our family and where we got our information. Please note that the above scores are based on the traits (or instincts) of a particular breed and that it is important to get to know your prospective dog before making your decision to bring a Flat-Coated Retriever into your family. This is a decision you will have to live with for 10 to 12 years of age as Flat-Coated Retriever pups can live between 10 to 12 years of age.

My Life as a Flat-Coated Retriever
Great for families--superb with children. Very stable temperament. Smart, active and friendly. Gentle and playful. Highly trainable, but easily bored.

Home Environment
Not recommended for apartments. Best with at least an average-size yard.

Flat-Coated Retriever Inherited Diseases
The following information is a direct link to the Canine Inherited Disorders Database, a project of the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. This information lists inherited diseases which are more commonly reported in the Flat-Coated Retriever

Flat-Coated Retriever Wiki

Where to buy a Flat-Coated Retriever : A Directory and Review
We are happy to provide a Breeder Directory and Pet Store Directory that offers breeders and pet stores an opportunity to promote their care and available dogs. We are equally pleased that we offer customers of these breeders / pet stores a way to vote, recommend, and rank each listing. To our knowledge, this is the first site to offer do this. So, begin your search for a Flat-Coated Retriever as a new member to your family the smart way.

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