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The Breed Standard is a description of the ideal representative of a specific breed
of dog and is written by The Kennel Club's standards Committee. Below is their Breed Standard
for the Flatcoated Retriever:
General Appearance: An active, bright medium sized dog showing an
intelligent expression. Power without lumber and raciness without weediness.
Characteristics: Optimistic and friendly; full of enthusiasm - demonstrated by the
tail wagging (the only breed standard to mention this!)
Temperament: Confident and kind.
Head and Skull: A long and nicely rounded head with a flat skull that is broad, but with
a slight stop between the eyes. A good-sized nose with open nostrils. Jaws are long and strong.
Eyes: Medium sized round prominent eyes of dark brown/hazel colour with an
intelligent expression.
Ears: Close to the side of the head and well set.
Mouth: Strong jaws with perfect, regular and complete scissor bite (upper teeth closely
overlap the lower teeth and square to the jaws). Teeth are sound and strong.
Neck: Head is well set in the neck, long and free from throatiness. Symmetrically set
and obliquely placed in the shoulders which runs well into the back.
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Forequarters: Chest is deep and broad with a well-defined brisket. The elbows should
move evenly and cleanly. The forelegs are straight.
Body: Flat foreribs with a body that is well ribbed up showing a gradual spring and
well arched in the centre though lighter towards the quarters. Loin is short and square.
Hindquarters: A muscular dog, with a moderate bend of stifle and hock. Should stand true
all round.
Feet: Soles should be thick and strong and the feet should be round and strong with
close toes that are well arched.
Tail: A gaily-carried tail that is short, straight and well set.
Gait/Movement: Seen from the front and rear the dog should be free and flowing,
straight and true.
Coat: A fine to medium dense texture, being as flat as possible. The legs and
tailcoat should be feathered.
Colour: Black or liver.
Size: Male - 58 - 61 cms 23 - 35 kgs
Female - 56 - 59 cms 25 - 34 kgs
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How To Cut Dogs Nails
How To Deal With Dog Hair
How To Give A Dog A Bath
How to stop your Dog Barking
Dog Eating Faeces
How To Teach A Dog To Roll Over and Play Dead
How to tell if your Dog is Overweight
How To Work Out A Dogs Age
Introducing a New Dog or Puppy to an Older Dog
Kennel Cough Symptoms
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Why Dogs Go Round In Circles Before Lying Down
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