NAME: Flat-Coated Retriever
OTHER NAMES: Flatcoat, Flattie, Flatte, (Sweden) flatt, (Sweden)
ORIGIN: United Kingdom
SIZE TYPE: Large dog breeds
BREED GROUP: Sporting dog breeds (AKC)Gun Dogs (UKC)
LIFE SPAN: 8 - 10 years
TEMPERAMENT: Optimistic, Outgoing, Devoted, Confident, Friendly
HEIGHT FEMALE: 22–23 inches (56–59 cm)
MALE: 23–24 inches (59–62 cm)
WEIGHT FEMALE: 25–32 kg
MALE: 27–36 kg
COLORS: Yellow, cream or any color other than black or liver
OVERVIEW
Flat-Coat is a dog of distinct silhouette with its “one-piece” head, prominent prow, level topline and characteristically wagging tail. He is a balanced, utilitarian Retriever that has historically been described as showing “power without lumber and raciness without weediness."
BODY TYPE
Topline strong and level. Chest deep, moderately broad, with well-defined and prominent forechest. Rib cage deep showing good length from forechest to back rib, and only moderately broad. Loin strong, well muscled and at least long as it is wide, allowing for freedom of movement and length of stride. Moderate tuck up. Croup slopes slightly.
COAT
Coat is of moderate length, dense, flat lying and free from curl, though some wave is allowable. Texture is fine and coat is glossy. Amount of coat should be sufficient to adequately protect the dog from all types of weather and cover, yet never bushy or overly profuse. The Flat-Coat should be shown with as natural a coat as possible. Minor tidying is allowable, but no shaving or barbering of the coat is permissible.
COLOR
Yellow, cream or any color other than black or liver.
TEMPERAMENT
Optimistic, Outgoing, Devoted, Confident, Friendly
GAIT
Sound, efficient movement is of critical importance to a hunting retriever. The Flat-Coat viewed from the side covers ground efficiently and movement appears balanced, free flowing and well coordinated, never choppy, mincing or ponderous. Front and rear legs reach well forward and extend well back, achieving long clean strides. Topline appears level, strong and supple while dog is in motion.
OTHER NAMES: Flatcoat, Flattie, Flatte, (Sweden) flatt, (Sweden)
ORIGIN: United Kingdom
SIZE TYPE: Large dog breeds
BREED GROUP: Sporting dog breeds (AKC)Gun Dogs (UKC)
LIFE SPAN: 8 - 10 years
TEMPERAMENT: Optimistic, Outgoing, Devoted, Confident, Friendly
HEIGHT FEMALE: 22–23 inches (56–59 cm)
MALE: 23–24 inches (59–62 cm)
WEIGHT FEMALE: 25–32 kg
MALE: 27–36 kg
COLORS: Yellow, cream or any color other than black or liver
OVERVIEW
Flat-Coat is a dog of distinct silhouette with its “one-piece” head, prominent prow, level topline and characteristically wagging tail. He is a balanced, utilitarian Retriever that has historically been described as showing “power without lumber and raciness without weediness."
BODY TYPE
Topline strong and level. Chest deep, moderately broad, with well-defined and prominent forechest. Rib cage deep showing good length from forechest to back rib, and only moderately broad. Loin strong, well muscled and at least long as it is wide, allowing for freedom of movement and length of stride. Moderate tuck up. Croup slopes slightly.
COAT
Coat is of moderate length, dense, flat lying and free from curl, though some wave is allowable. Texture is fine and coat is glossy. Amount of coat should be sufficient to adequately protect the dog from all types of weather and cover, yet never bushy or overly profuse. The Flat-Coat should be shown with as natural a coat as possible. Minor tidying is allowable, but no shaving or barbering of the coat is permissible.
COLOR
Yellow, cream or any color other than black or liver.
TEMPERAMENT
Optimistic, Outgoing, Devoted, Confident, Friendly
GAIT
Sound, efficient movement is of critical importance to a hunting retriever. The Flat-Coat viewed from the side covers ground efficiently and movement appears balanced, free flowing and well coordinated, never choppy, mincing or ponderous. Front and rear legs reach well forward and extend well back, achieving long clean strides. Topline appears level, strong and supple while dog is in motion.