Curly-Coated Retriever

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Description

History
The Curly Coated Retriever (often referred to as a Curly) is an intelligent, friendly breed of dog originally bred for upland bird and waterfowl hunting. He is the tallest of the retrievers and is easily distinguishable by the mass of tight curls covering his body. Curly Coated Retrievers were developed as upland game hunters and waterfowl retrievers in England and were recognized as a breed as early as 1860. Curly Coated and Wavy Coated (now known as the Flat-Coated Retriever) were the first two recognized retriever breeds.

Temperment
The Curly Coated Retriever is a lively, fun-loving breed. They are slow to mature, which makes them a great addition to any active family. As long as the CCR has enough exercise, he can be calm and laid back in the home environment, which makes them both a great activity dog as well as a placid member of the family. CCRs are great dogs for active sports such as hunt tests, flyball and dog agility trails as they love the outdoors, working with people, and activities of any kind.

Health
Known medical issues :Hip dysplasia, Eye problems such as cataracts, corneal dystrophy, distichiasis, entropion, ectropion, or retinal dysplasia. Cardiac problems, Seizuring (Epilepsy), Bloat

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General Information

Living Space	Home with Yard Access
Hypoallergenic	No
Average Life	8-12 years
Trainability
Energy Level
Exercise Requirements
Affection
Watchdog
Friendliness with pets
Feeding

Appearance

Size	Large
Average Height	21-26 inches
Average Weight	70-80 pounds
Coat Color	Black, Liver
Grooming

Background

Dog Group	Sporting
Origin	England

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