Curly-Coated Retriever
Also called Curly and Curly Coated Retriever
- Great with kids
- Needs space
- Needs lots of exercise
The Curly-Coated Retriever is a large breed of retrieving dog from England. These dogs are large in size, with a curly coat of fur. They have a dignified and energetic demeanor, making them excellent working dogs. They are highly intelligent and trainable, with an instinct to retrieve game. They are loyal and devoted to their family, with an independent nature that makes them well suited for retrieving and guard work.
- Weight
- 55–90 lb (25–41 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 23–27 in (58–69 cm)
- Life span
- 10–12 years
- Exercise
- About 90 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Curly
- Origin
- England, United Kingdom (1800s (breed established by 1860))
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Great with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks a little
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds a little
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Aloof with strangers
Confident
Energetic
Independent
Intelligent
Loyal
Coat colours
Black and liver
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 71–90 lb (32–41 kg) | 55–71 lb (25–32 kg) |
| Height | 25–27 in (64–69 cm) | 23–25 in (58–64 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
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Breeds of a similar size
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Sources
- Curly-Coated Retriever Dog Breed Information - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- Dog Owner's Guide Profile: Curly Coated Retriever (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Curly-Coated Retriever | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Curly-coated Retriever - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- The Outline of the Curly-Coated Retriever - Showsight Magazine (opens in a new tab)
- What To Know About Curly-Coated Retrievers - WebMD (opens in a new tab)
- Curly-Coated Retriever Dog Breed and Characteristics - Showsight Magazine (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).