Featured Breed : Curly-Coated Retriever
Curly-Coated Retriever
Life Span:~8-12 years
Litter Size: 7-8 puppies
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Size: Weight: Male: 80-100; Female: 70-90 lbs Height: Male: 25-27; Female: 23-25 inches
Coat: The coat of Curly-Coated Retriever is one layered without an inside coat. In general, Curly-Coated Retriever???s coat needs to be trimmed regularly to keep them clean and protect them against virus. Most of the Curllies, no matter male or female, tend to shed two or more times a year. The breed should also be taken to a bath with care from time to time to keep its coat glossy.
Character:
Appearance:
History: Without an exact date to be follow from history, Curly-Coated Retriever was brought to stage in 19th century???s dog exhibition. The breed was considered to be one of the most ancient retriever dogs and was viewed as the offspring of British Spaniel. Being raised as both hunting dog and water rescuer, the Curly-Coated Retriever became popular among breeders due to its special capability, braveness and endurance.
Health Issues: Various Dysplasia, hypothyroidism, and dog cancer are common health problems with this breed. Eye problems include different degrees of cataracts, severe eye pain, and entropion. A good owner of Curly Coated Retrievers can discover the health problems on his or her breed and find better ways to prevent or deal with it. Screen checking is also a good way to discern the potential problems of the breed and get rid of these problems as early as possible.
Temperament: The Curly-Coated Retriever is thought to be confident, calm, smart, gentle, cute, lovely, sensitive, responsible and persistent. It is also being viewed as a loving and friendly family dog. Other special characters of Curly-Coated Retriever are self-conceited, arbitrary, independent and poised. Though brave enough in the wild field, Curly-Coated Retriever could sometimes appear very shy at home.
Care:
Training:
Activity: Curly-Coated Retriever does need a lot of outdoor exercises and thus it is not a wise choice for the owners to put them at home only. Rural and exotic environments would be delightful for the breed to thrive and enjoy. Their advantages include deep water swimming, tracing, rescuing, flexibility, guidance and working as watching dogs.