Flat-coated retrievers came into their own in the shooting crazed 19th Century.
The breed originated in the UK from imported Newfoundland Wavy-Coated Retriever dogs which were then
crossed with Setters. The Flat-Coated Retriever was originally bred as a working hunting
retriever to fetch shot birds that landed in the water, though they make natural
gundogs in and out of the water. Breed Standard colours are black and the rarer liver-coloured. See the
Breed Standard Description page of The Flat-Coated
Retriever for more information.
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Flat-Coats As Pets
Flat-coats make great pets due to their great nature - highly affectionate, gentle,
intelligent and obedient. They enjoy an active life and love to play - especially fetching and
carrying objects. Flat-coats love to please and are very attentive dogs who await their master's
commands eagerly - Lucy loves to carry shoes and slippers and distribute these around the
house and garden awaiting a reward or showing her eagerness by confidently wagging her
tail.
Flat-coats are such loyal, happy optimists and are very cheerful dogs, which makes them such loveable
and endearing gregarious companions. You can never be sad with one around. However if left
alone they will become quite despondent and unhappy. They just thrive off attention and
exercise.
Be warned though - don’t scold them too much during training or when they are
naughty or they will go into
a deep sulk. Lucy gets a real black mood if chastised and will, without fail, pee on
the floor overnight if I have told her off during the day, or not given her enough
attention. Well that’s my excuse for giving her a brush in the evening and a large
kiss and cuddle before bedtime. In fact the wife gets quite jealous of the attention I
lavish upon Lucy in the evening that she calls her the "other woman" in our marriage!
Flat Coated Retrievers And Children
Most enjoy being around children due to their calm, easy going and friendly nature
and Lucy sees herself as one of them! Lucy will allow the children to tease, poke and
prod her without showing any ill nature towards them.
Peter Pan Dog
Flat-coats have often
been described as the Peter Pan of the dog world - they look eternally youthful and are
always playful. Most dogs will maintain their gorgeous black sheen coat through to old age, though
Lucy has a few grey hairs in her beard!
Like most flat-coats, Lucy loves the water and is an agile and energetic swimmer.
When she spots a rabbit or a large bird she adopts the striking, alert and elegant pose
that make gun dogs so captivating.
As with most dogs they can pout a sad face, but overall
they look noble, elegant and intelligent. If you're after a guard dog then I'm afraid a flat-coat is
not for you - they are far too good natured and friendly and are more likely to ask for a tickled
tummy than bark at strangers!
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Flat-coats make great pets due to their great nature - highly affectionate, gentle,
intelligent and obedient. They enjoy an active life and love to play - especially fetching and
carrying objects. Flat-coats love to please and are very attentive dogs who await their master's
commands eagerly - Lucy loves to carry shoes and slippers and distribute these around the
house and garden awaiting a reward or showing her eagerness by confidently wagging her
tail.
Be warned though - don’t scold them too much during training or when they are
naughty or they will go into
a deep sulk. Lucy gets a real black mood if chastised and will, without fail, pee on
the floor overnight if I have told her off during the day, or not given her enough
attention. Well that’s my excuse for giving her a brush in the evening and a large
kiss and cuddle before bedtime. In fact the wife gets quite jealous of the attention I
lavish upon Lucy in the evening that she calls her the "other woman" in our marriage!
Like most flat-coats, Lucy loves the water and is an agile and energetic swimmer.
When she spots a rabbit or a large bird she adopts the striking, alert and elegant pose
that make gun dogs so captivating.
