Flat Coated Retriever
Brenda in Koszyce, 2011, fot. Maja Trzop
Classification:
- FCI:
- Group VIII
- Section 1
- Standard number 121
- AKC:
- sporting
- KC:
- gundog
Appearance:
- Head: long and well-formed
- Eyes: medium, dark brown color
- Ears: small, cling to the head
- Chest: deep, good prominent brisket - Tail: short, straight, carried no higher than the topline
- Hair: thick, straight and smooth. Well-overgrow limbs, chest and tail. Colour black or liver, bright (yellow, golden) is considered as an mistake.
- Height:
- Dogs: 56 - 61 cm
- Females: 51 - 56 cm
- Weight: 25 - 36 kg
Character:
FCR is a smart dog, very attached to his keeper. Learns very quickly. Matures late - that's dog version of "Peter Pan", the eternally cheerful, fun and always ready to tricks.
Flats are very confident, even to strangers - not good as for a defense dog.
Good in dogotherapy - they're very patient and gentle for children. But keep in mind that flats are large dogs and you can't leave your child and dog unattended.
Flats need a lot of activity. When they are bored they may find cool play which won't be accepted by owner. ;)
Flats not tolerate shouting and violence - carried in bad way may become fairful. In the same time they need a consequence in training as they are able to use every inconsistence behavior of the owner.
With lots of activity and love they become a great family friends.
