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Flat-Coated Retriever
Cheerful, outgoing, birdy, eager
Popularity
711
Upright, happy retriever bred for the field; exuberant family companion with stamina.
Lifespan
8–14 years
Coat
medium-length, dense, straight flat-lying coat with feathering
Colors
solid black, solid liver
Male height
23–24.5 in
Female height
22–23.5 in
Male weight
60–70 lb
Female weight
55–65 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
5
Trainability
4
Playfulness
5
Protectiveness
2
Prey drive
4
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
5
Apartment friendly
3
Novice owner friendly
3
Good with other dogs
5
Good with strangers
5
Care & environment
Shedding
4
Grooming
3
Drooling
2
Coat length
4
Exercise needs
5
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
3
