The Flat-Coated Retriever is a gun dog from England that was developed to be a retriever on land and on water. Due to their strong noses they have also been used as drug-sniffer dogs. Its build is muscular with strong jaws and a long muzzle; its dark brown eyes are almond-shaped with a friendly expression, and the small ears lie close to the head. The coat is glossy and smooth, and it comes in black or liver color variations. The breed is known to be confident and outgoing. Due to their natural sporting energy, they require a lot of exercise and engagement.
Flat-Coated Retrievers have a withers height between 22"-24" (56-61 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 55-80 lb (25-36 kg). The Flat-Coated Retriever has an overall body length of roughly 34”-36” (86-91 cm), standing height between 31”-33” (79-84 cm), and a typical lifespan of 10-14 years.
The Flat-Coated Retriever is a gun dog from England that was developed to be a retriever on land and on water. Due to their strong noses they have also been used as drug-sniffer dogs. Its build is muscular with strong jaws and a long muzzle; its dark brown eyes are almond-shaped with a friendly expression, and the small ears lie close to the head. The coat is glossy and smooth, and it comes in black or liver color variations. The breed is known to be confident and outgoing. Due to their natural sporting energy, they require a lot of exercise and engagement.
Flat-Coated Retrievers have a withers height between 22"-24" (56-61 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 55-80 lb (25-36 kg). The Flat-Coated Retriever has an overall body length of roughly 34”-36” (86-91 cm), standing height between 31”-33” (79-84 cm), and a typical lifespan of 10-14 years.
