Curly-coated retriever, also known as curly-coated touring dog, curly-coated retriever, originated in England. As can be seen from the name, the hair of this dog is curly! The curly-haired retriever belongs to a medium-sized dog, has a high ability to think independently, is calm in case of trouble, not blindly impulsive, it is never shy, and is always firm in its own way. The stance is an dog that is easy to tame! He is very enthusiastic about his work, and he is down-to-earth, steady, and brave by nature. At home, he is graceful and friendly! One of the most primitive of retrievers, the Curly-Coated Retriever has a superhuman sense of smell and memory! He is born with wild hunting qualities and is especially loved by gamekeepers !

1. Appearance characteristics of curly-coated retrievers

1. Head

The Curly-Coated Retriever has a wedge-shaped head, sized and proportioned to its body structure, and when viewed from the side, the plane of its face is parallel. On the whole, its head is straight, and the more it reaches the nose, the more pointed it is, the outline is clear, and it is not stout at all. The curly-coated retriever has a smart, witty expression at all times, and its eyes are almond-shaped and large, black or brown in black curly retrievers, and brown in liver red curly retrievers. or pale yellow. Its ears are small, close to the sides of the head, the jaws are long, strong, and the upper and lower teeth are neatly arranged in a scissors-like bite. The Curly Retriever's lips are almost closed, no fat, a little pigment on the nose, and slightly larger nostrils!

2. Body

The neck of the Curly Retriever is slightly arched, of moderate length, and has a muscular back. Its chest is deep, but not broad, and rounded to the elbows. Its ribs are very elastic and suitable for stretching back. In addition, its waist is wide and powerful, and its muscles are well developed. Its tail is also stretched back, but it is basically in a straight state. There is no tail docking or short tail. The surface has curly hair!

Its hair is the most obvious mark on its whole body, and it is also the most distinctive mark that distinguishes it from other dog breeds! The skin is thickly wrapped, and at the same time, its hair can help it resist cold weather and other animals! Its curly hair extends all the way to the neck, so that it can reach the occiput. The rest of the hair is short and very smooth, and a little curl on the ears is acceptable. Fewer, overly coarse or dry hair is considered disqualified.

4. Coat color

A black or liver color is considered the best, and white markings are considered a defect!

2. Character characteristics of the curly-coated retriever

The curly-coated retriever is full of confidence, positive and positive, posing a firm and arrogant Attitude, this intelligent dog is suitable as a loyal companion in the family, but it can also be regarded as an excellent hunting dog! It has high vigilance and good obedience, whether it is to friends or family, it shows a pair of Positive attitude! Curly retrievers are born with a high level of independence and are extremely intelligent, but they also have a withdrawn, stubborn side, and like other retrievers, they are somewhat reserved towards strangers. At the dog show, it will sometimes vigorously wag its tail to show happiness, and sometimes it will stay silent! If the dog shows shyness or stage fright, it is regarded as a defect, and in the dog show, this is This situation is not allowed, and once a shy dog is detected, it will be punished accordingly. The requirements for puppies are not too high, as they are in the stage of development and have not been adequately trained!