History:

Originated in the 19th century. Although an English dog, it was bred from two American breeds. It has been the right-hand man for European and American fishermen for hundreds of years. As they developed and perfected, even the Musketeers found them very capable. The Flat-Coated Retriever developed from a special breed of retriever that was a cross between a Newfoundland, a Setter, 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-1800s, this cross eventually produced the forerunner of the Flat-Coated Retriever. By 1900, breeding experts believed that curly hair was not good for waterproofing, so they began to breed flat-coated dogs, which we now know as flat-coated retrievers. In 1915, the American Kennel Club (AKC) recognized the flat-coated retriever. During the world wars, they were not well developed, and by the 1940s they were almost extinct. At this time, a flat-coated retriever connoisseur named Stanley O'Neill began to work on the revival of the breed, and by the end of the 20th century, the flat-coated retriever finally ushered in a bright future. Despite their many excellent hunting skills, Flat-Coated Retrievers have not become widely popular.

Flat-Coated Retriever alias : Bantam Long Body Terrier Flat-Coated Retriever A cute, friendly and active dog, he is always eager to get out and play. Friendly to other dogs, pets and children, and even strangers, it is an ideal companion dog. Click to enter the Flat-Coated Retriever Club

A lovely, friendly, active, always eager to hang out. Very friendly to other dogs, children, and even strangers, making it an ideal companion dog. Although they are very active, after proper training and practice, they can be very quiet and peaceful even in the house. Families with flat-haired hunting hunters are always blessed by their dear companions when they enter the house, who are always greeted with cheerful smiles and wagging tails. As a family companion dog, he is sensitive, alert and intelligent, and full of emotion. It maintains these characteristics and a youthful and pleasant appearance into old age. Defective smooth-coated retrievers often appear excessively alarmed and bark from time to time, but a good-natured, optimistic dog tends to be generally friendly with all people. The Flat-Coated Retriever is a happy, loyal companion who needs and admires living with people as a family member. It does have a strong personal longing and an endearing capacity for self-care in an effort to achieve that desire.

FCI Criteria:

Size: Individuals with a shoulder height error (ideal shoulder height range) of more than 1 inch cannot be considered typical, as for work use. 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 Flat-Coated Retriever is intended as a hard-working retriever, it should appear lean and without excess weight.

Proportions: The Flat-Coated Retriever is not built to resemble 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 for gestation.

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, neat, well-shaped head should be of sufficient size and strength to easily catch large pheasants, ducks, hares, 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 that must never point down or form 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 the hound or).

Nose: Large, nostrils open. Black noses are black, 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: Scissor bite is preferred, pincer bite is acceptable. A broken tooth is not a defect.

Severe 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.

Forequarters: Shoulders: Long, sloping back, the shoulder blades are roughly 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, angling 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, moderately full 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 Flat-Coated Retriever is a working retriever, its coat must be protective in all weather conditions, in 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 flat-coated retriever is a working retriever, the feathering should not be too long. Trimming: Flat-coated Retrievers should compete with as natural a coat as possible, and should never be penalized for not being trimmed 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: solid black or solid liver. Disqualifications: Yellow, cheese, or other colors other than liver and black.

Gait: Correct, efficient movement is an important criterion for judging a retriever. Viewed from the side, the gait of the Flat-Coated 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 Flat-Coated 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 are all shown to be suitable for hard work.

Temperament: Traits are the outstanding and fundamental value of the Flat-Coated Retriever. He is a responsive, family loving, versatile, versatile, smart, cheerful, and easy to train. In competition, the Flat-Coated 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 characteristic for breeders to evaluate a dog's pedigree, as are the appearance characteristics described in the breed standard. The Flat-Coated Retriever is first and foremost a family companion retriever. He is sharp, and after shooting, rushes out in the same direction, and at the same time is very determined and intelligent 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.