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The Flat Coated Retriever is a very confident dog. It has an outgoing attitude and maintains a great desire to please people. The Flat Coated Retriever is also extremely athletic, and is more than happy to get its dose of daily exercise like fetching, running and even swimming. Its playfulness and affectionate manner are signs that the Flat Coated Retriever thrives upon the lavish attention that its human handlers give it. [...]
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There are two ways of adopting a Flat Coated Retriever: one is to find a reputable breeder from which you can find a suitable puppy to raise; and the other one is to adopt an adult Flat Coated Retriever which may have been abandoned or rescued and placed into a shelter or pound. In either case, you have to decide early on whether you want to adopt a puppy or a fill grown dog. There are pros and cons to both sides of the coin - weighing your options before you adopt will save you a lot of headaches and heartaches. [...]
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Breeding purebreds always comes with great responsibility. Making a quick profit should never be your priority, for the lives of your pets are at stake. Instead, try to focus on matching Flat Coated Retriever dams and sires by the soundness of their health, stable temperament, type, soundness and working ability. [...]
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There was a time when the Flat Coated Retriever was the predominant favorite among sporting dogs; especially in England where this breed of dog proved to be the greatest asset in the hunting field. Unfortunately, its popularity declined steeply during the two World Wars and the Flat Coated Retriever came very close to extinction. One of the earliest patrons of the Flat Coated Retriever was H. Reginald Cooke who helped preserve the dog's bloodline by putting up his Riverside Kennel. [...]
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You can find the perfect Flat Coated Retriever in two ways. The first way is to find a respectable breeder who can provide you with a puppy which has all the potential in the world. The second way is to rescue a Flat Coated Retriever from an animal shelter or dog pound. The dog may have undergone a bit of a roadblock in its life, yet it may still reach its greatest potential through you. [...]
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Did you know that apartment living is actually detrimental to the health of your Flat Coated Retriever? It's true. This dog breed remains quite inactive indoors; its energy level remains so low that it hardly moves from its chosen spot. It needs to romp "wildly" outdoors to remain healthy. Without proper exercise and a lot of mental stimulation, the Flat Coated Retriever can become destructive. [...]
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Like all dog breeds of the Retriever lineage, the Flat Coated Retriever is great when it comes to the outdoor sport called hunting. Hunting is basically bringing down game and as a sport, it follows a specified number of rules and regulations. With the case of the Flat Coated Retriever, game means small game like fowls, i.e. quail, wild duck, grouse, etc. [...]
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Like all dog breeds of the Retriever lineage, the Flat Coated Retriever is great when it comes to the outdoor sport called hunting. Hunting is basically bringing down game and as a sport, it follows a specified number of rules and regulations. With the case of the Flat Coated Retriever, game means small game like fowls, i.e. quail, wild duck, grouse, etc. [...]
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The Flat Coated Retriever Society of America or FCRSA was established in 1960. One of the main missions of this organization is "to do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed…" Part of FCRSA's mission is therefore aimed at rescuing Flat Coated Retriever dogs that may be in distress or peril, and may be in need of finding new homes. FCRSA does not personally "rescue" all the dogs that are passed on to its organization. [...]
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Aside from basic differences in size and coating, male and female Flat Coated Retrievers have almost everything alike, both in bodily conformation and temperament - almost. [...]
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A Flat Coated Retriever is usually classified as a working dog or as a hunting dog. Retrievers have a long line of historical feat when it comes to hunting, flushing and (of course) retrieving small game. Although often used for hunting, the Flat Coated Retriever is never trained to be a game "pointer." [...]
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