Curly Coated Retriever
Curly Coated Retriever Facts
| Size : |
Large |
| Training Required : |
Medium |
| Grooming Required : |
Low |
| Shedding : |
Medium |
| Exercise Required : |
A long walk and a good sprint daily |
| Energy Level : |
Medium |
| Protection Level : |
Good watchdog, not a guard dog |
| Good with Children : |
Yes |
| Health Issues : |
OFA, CERF |
Weight :
65-80 pounds (29-36 kg.)
Height :
25-27 inches (63-69 cm.)
Color :
solid black and solid liver (brown)
Temperament :
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. 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. The Curly can be somewhat aloof with strangers but they are very loyal and affectionate with their owners and family.
Grooming :
The small, tight, crisp, curls of the correctly coated Curly is very easy to maintain. They are a single coated breed with no undercoat. Brushing a Curly will cause "frizziness" which is easily corrected by the application of plain water to the naturally curled coat. A Curly kept as a companion and/or hunting animal need not be elaborately groomed but needs to be kept clean and free of mats for the health of the dog
Exercise :
CCR is a high energy dog that likes to keep busy. Swimming and retrieving is what they do best and enjoy the most.
Life Expectancy :
Around 10 - 14 years
Litter Size :
Average 7 - 8 puppies
Origin :
England