The Flat-Coated Retriever is a multipurpose Originated in the 19th century. By Labrador and Newfoundland(details) Two American variety is cultivated, and can be described in one sentence as "powerful but not bulky, lively but not thin". It is a very intelligent and lively dog breed. Retrievers have been around for hundreds of years as a handy helper to fishermen in Europe and America. And as they continued to develop and improve, the musketeers felt they were good helpers when hunting.

The Flat-Coated Retriever was developed from a special breed of retriever made from Newfoundland, Setter, Sheepdog, a cross between a Sandpiper and a few other water dogs. The ultimate goal of crossbreeding is to create a breed that can easily spot, locate, swim and retrieve waterfowl. In the mid-19th century, this cross eventually produced the Curly-Coated Retriever, the forerunner of the Flat-Coated Retriever.

Some breeders believed that curly hair was not good for waterproofing, so they began to breed flat-haired dogs, resulting in the current flat-haired retriever.

Lovely and friendly isFlat-Coated Retriever is a character that is always eager to get out and play, whether it's other dogs, pets or children, or even strangers, it can treat you very kindly and can be very friendly OK to be a partner. Although they are very active and love to go out, with proper training they can be quite quiet and peaceful even indoors.

For them, wagging their tails is a way of showing their kindness, but also their way of saying hello to you. They are able to maintain these characteristics and youthful appearance into old age. If you want to keep a companion dog, then it is a good choice.

Many owners will take it for granted during the feeding process to give their pets feed some food, but as everyone knows, this practice is not only good for it, but harms itself dogs. There have been news reports of food poisoning caused by owners eating grapes for their pets. It can be seen that not everything we can share with our dog.

Even if you want to give your pet TV some treats, it is best to use pet food specially formulated for dogs, and it is not advisable to feed too much. Let your pet know that dog food is its staple food, Otherwise, it is likely to develop a bad habit of being picky eaters.

In normal times, we can also train them to refuse to eat some things. In this way, whether it is walking the dog or some people with bad intentions, the dog can do a good job of not eating easily these foods.

Only if the owner pays attention and the dog cooperates by himself, then the dog can grow up healthy all the time.

[Body Type]

Size : An individual with a shoulder height error (ideal shoulder height range) of more than 1 inch is not a typical, working Fleet Retriever. The ideal height at the withers for males is about 23 to 24.5 inches; the ideal range for females is about 22 to 23.5 inches. Since the Fleet Retriever is intended as a hard working retriever, it should appear lean and without excess weight.

Proportion: The Fleet Retriever cannot be built like a pony. The length of the body (the distance from the shoulder joint to the protrusion of the thigh) is slightly greater than the height at the withers. It is better for females to be slightly longer in order to breed puppies.

Physical fitness: Moderate. Bone of medium mass, flat or oval rather than round; strong but not bulky, rough, weak or slender. This applies to all genders.

[head]

A long, clean, well-shaped head should be of sufficient size and strength to easily pick up a large head Pheasant, wild duck, hare, etc. Head and muzzle: The head and muzzle give the impression of being "cast in one piece", consisting of a fairly flat, medium-width head with flat, neat cheeks combined with a long, strong, deep muzzle (under the eyes, between the eyes and behind the eyes are full). Viewed from above, the muzzle is the same length and width as the skull. Stop: A gradual, slight, barely perceptible stop, never downward or forming a plate face. The eyebrows are slightly raised and very flexible, producing a rich expression. The stop must be correctly assessed in the contour and cannot be affected by the raised eyebrows. The posterior occipital bone is inconspicuous, and the head should form an elegant curve, joining the neck. Expression: Alert, intelligent and friendly. Eyes: Set apart, medium in size, almond shaped, dark brown or hazel, not too large, round or yellow. Eye circles are the same color, tight. Ears: Relatively small, well set, hanging, close to the head, and thickly feathered. The position cannot be too low (like a hound or a setter). Nose: Large, nostrils open. Black dogs have black noses and liver-colored dogs have brown noses. Lips: Fairly tight, firm, neat and dry, with very little feathering. Jaws: Long and powerful, capable of catching a hare or pheasant. Bite and bite: Scissor bite is preferred, pincer bite is acceptable. A broken tooth is not a defect. Serious defects: Twisted teeth, overbite and or underbite and significant gaps are serious defects.

[neck, topline, body]

Neck: Strong and slightly arched, with the strength a retriever needs. Considering the need to be able to find marks easily, the neck length is moderate. No fat. The coat on the neck should not be trimmed. Topline: Strong and level. BODY: Chest (bottom of chest) deep, extending to the elbows and of moderate breadth. Chest, protruding forward, and very prominent. Ribs deep, of sufficient length from forechest to last rib (giving enough room for internal organs) and of moderate width. The front ribs are relatively flat, gradually propped up back, arched in the center of the body, but thinner near the waist. Lower Abdominal Curve: Deep, narrow chest base, moderately raised. Loin: Strong, muscular, of sufficient length, allowing for flexibility, stretch of movement, and stride long enough, but never weak or loose in connection. Hips, very slightly sloping, moderately broad and muscular. Tail: Fairly straight, well set, with coccyx extending approximately to the hocks. When he moves, the tail is raised cheerfully, but not curled, but like a smooth extension of the topline, never higher than the back.

[Forequarter]

Scapulae: Long, sloping back, approximately equal in length to the upper arm bone, allowing maximum extension. Muscle tissue is slender rather than thick. Elbows: Neat, close to the body, set back, below the withers. Forelegs: Straight and strong, of medium bone but of good texture. Flank: Strong and slightly sloping. Dewclaws: Removal or not is optional. Feet: Oval or round. Medium in size, with well-arched and compact toes, with thick pads.

[hindquarters]

The hindquarters are powerful and angled in proportion to the forequarters. First thigh: Powerful and muscular. Knee: The knee rotates well around a healthy, strong joint. Second thigh (knee to hock): The second thigh or lower half of the thigh is slightly longer than the first thigh. Hocks: The hocks are strong and set low. Dewclaws: Dewclaws without hind legs. Feet: Oval or round. Medium in size, with well-arched and compact toes, with thick pads.

[coat]

The coat is of medium length, density, moderate fullness and very shiny. The ideal coat is straight and lying flat. A slightly wavy coat is permitted, but must never be curly, wooly, short, silky or shaggy. Since the Fleet Retriever is a working retriever, its coat must be protective in all weather conditions, in the water or on land covered with different vegetation. This requires the coat to have sufficient density, length and fullness to be adequately insulated. On well-haired areas, such as ears, front, back of forelegs, thighs, and underside of tail, there is a dense plumage that is not dense, sticky, or filamentous. A mane or long, heavy hair covering the neck and extending over the entire withers and shoulder blades is correct, especially in males, making the neck appear thicker and the withers appear high, sometimes causing The back of the withers appears slumped. Since the Fleet Retriever is a working retriever, the feathering should not be too long. Trimming: Fleet Retrievers should compete with as natural a coat as possible and should never be penalized for not trimming as long as the coat is neat and of the right density. Trimming of the ears, feet, underbelly and tail tip is permitted. Beards have special features and untrimmed beards are preferred. Shaved or trimmed head, neck, body coat is a serious defect.

[color]

Pure black or pure liver. Disqualifications: Yellow, cheese, or other colors other than liver and black.

[GAIT]

Correct and efficient movement is an important criterion for judging a retriever. Viewed from the side, the gait of the Fleet Retriever is an efficient, smooth, fluid and coordinated gait that is never jerky, pretentious, or awkward. The fore and hind legs can be fully extended and pushed back, with a long and clean stride. The topline remains level, and he appears strong and supple in motion.

[General]

The Fleet Retriever is a sturdy but graceful, cheerful retriever. It is very important that the overall structure is balanced and coordinated in all parts, both when standing and in motion. Therefore, the nature, structure, condition and attitude of the breed all appear suitable hard work.

[Temperament]

Traits are the salient and fundamental value of the Fleet Retriever. He is a responsive, family loving, versatile working dog that is versatile, intelligent, cheerful and easy to train. In competition, the Fleet Retriever appears stable, content and confident, cheerful, and likes to be outside. The wagging tail shows his idiosyncrasies. Neurotic, hyperactive, apathetic, shy, stubborn behavior is undesirable. Serious Deficiency: Aggressive tendencies towards people or other animals for no apparent reason are serious deficiencies.

[characteristics]

Traits are the most important characteristics for breeders to evaluate a dog's pedigree, along with the appearance characteristics described in the breed standard important. The Fleet Retriever is first and foremost a family companion retriever. He is sharp, and after shooting, rushes out like a bird, while being very determined and clever to retrieve his prey on land or in the water. He is very eager to go out hunting, very confident, and has a strange adaptability to hunt in hilly areas and to hunt waterfowl.

As a family companion, he is smart, alert, and very intelligent, making him a happy, loving and coachable companion. From a young age, he maintained these characteristics and faced life with humor until old age. An adult Fleet Retriever can do the job of an alarm dog, sounding the alarm when necessary, but is still a docile, optimistic dog with a tendency to be friendly with basically everything. The Fleet Retriever is a pleasant, friendly companion who needs to be appreciated and communicated by family members who live together. If he reaches his potential to the fullest, he is sure to be a steadfast personal partner, showing all his love.

[Disqualified]

Yellow, cheese or any other color other than black and liver.