Curly Coated Retriever walking outside

Curly-Coated Retriever

Size: Large
Weight: 70 - 80 lbs.
Height: 23" - 27"
Life Span: 12 - 13 years
Health Problems:
Origin: Great Britain
Also Known As:
Group: Sporting
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Exercise Needs

The Curly-Coated Retriever requires vigorous daily walks and playtime. These dogs love to fetch and swim.

Grooming Needs

The Curly-Coated Retriever needs minimal grooming: occasional brushing and bathing.

Temperament

The Curly-Coated Retriever is a calm and even-tempered breed.

 

National Breed Club Health Test Recommendations

  • Hip Evaluation
  • Exercise-Induced Collapse (EIC) - DNA Test
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 4 (crd4/cord1) (PRA-crd4/cord1) - DNA Test
  • Glycogen Storage Disease IIIa (GSDIIIa) - DNA Test
  • Cardiac Exam
  • Ophthalmologist Evaluation

Compatibility with Kids

History

The oldest of the Retrievers, this breed dates back to the early 1800s and is likely a mix of English Water Spaniel and Lesser Newfoundland.

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