• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Flat-Coated Retrievers: This British breed of water dog has a heavy water-resistant coat that can be trained to find and return (retrieve) killed game to the hunter.
  • Retriever dogs find and return killed game to the hunter
  • Some Retrievers, such as Flat Coated Retrievers, are especially equipped for the task with a water-repellent coat and webbed feet which are ideal for retrieving waterfowl
  • Labradors one of this breed's ancestors
• Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Flat-Coated Retrievers range from 55 - 70 pounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 22 - 24 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Flat-Coated Retrievers and Nicknames: Flat Coat Retriever. The name Retrievers is often mis-spelt as Retrivers, Retrevers and Retreivers
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Flat-Coated Retrievers: The coat is normally medium length, dense, fine to medium texture and comes in solid black or solid brown
• Fact 7 - Life of Flat-Coated Retrievers: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 10 - 12 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Flat-Coated Retrievers is the Sporting Dog (Gundog) breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
• Fact 10 - Choosing Flat-Coated Retrievers as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Flat-Coated Retrievers suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Flat-Coated Retrievers are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Knee Joint problems
  • - Hip Dysplasia (abnormal development of hip joints)
  • - Diabetes
• Fact 12 - Flat-Coated Retrievers were registered by the AKC (American Kennel Club) in 1915
• Fact 13 - Breeding Flat-Coated Retrievers for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Flat-Coated Retrievers

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