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Sportinglarge🌍 Englandmulti-purpose hunting retriever and swimmer
Curly-Coated Retriever
Smart, confident, reserved, hardworking
Popularity
710
Curled-field retriever; independent, keen, and needs steady training and exercise.
Lifespan
10–12 years
Coat
dense mass of small tight crisp curls with short smooth hair on face, forelegs, and feet
Colors
black, liver
Male height
25–27 in
Female height
23–25 in
Male weight
70–90 lb
Female weight
60–70 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
5
Trainability
4
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
4
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
2
Novice owner friendly
2
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
3
Drooling
2
Coat length
3
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
4
