| General Information |
| Group(s):
Sporting, Retriever |
Height: 23-27 inches |
| Weight: 55-70 pounds |
Longevity: teens |
| Colors: solid black or solid liver |
Coat type: body coat of very short crisp curls, face is smooth |
| Recognized Registries: FCI, UKC, AKC, NCA and others |
| Overall Appearance: Clearly athletic with clean lines and moderate proportion, neither too heavy or refined. The coat is noteworthy for its unique weather protection, crispness and short curl. Head and overall outline make this clearly a serious retriever. |
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| Personaility - Behavior - Training |
| Energy Level: moderate to high |
| General Nature: |
very good |
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with Children: generally exception but proper socializing, well behaved children and supervision are required |
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with other pets: variable, this is a hunting dog with strong drives |
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with dogs: generally good |
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| Socialization requirements: moderate to high to help increase confidence and reduce potential shyness |
| Ideal home characteristics: One that understands the demands of having a dog of such physical and mental prowess and ability |
| Temperament Notes: Serious worker, affable and loyal to family, |
| Training requirement: moderate to high; socialize, basic manners and some |
| Trainer notes: Blessed with much the same attitude and ability as their more popular cousins the Labrador and Golden Retriever, it is a mystery how the Curly Coated Retriever has maintained such limited popularity. Easily as focused as the Golden Retriever with the fearlessness of the Lab, the Curly Coat shows great potential in all endeavors when accompanied by an enthusiastic and nurturing training partner. |
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| Background Information |
| Year range of first recognition: 1700s |
| Country of Origin: England |
| Original Function: water retriever |
| History: Prized by gamekeepers for exceptional skill, they nearly died out during the World Wars due to starvation. |
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| Adoption Information |
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| Deviations from Standard: too large or heavy, excessive refined, entropion, skin allergies, |
| Health Notes: hip dysplasia, eye problems,seizures, bloat |
| Health Testing: OFA, CERF |
| Questions to ask Breeder: http://www.digitaldog.com/breeder_questions.html - The Breeder Questions as listed here provided with explanations and answers you will want to be looking for!
How long have you had Curly Coated Retrievers?
Why do you have Curly Coated Retrievers (show, performance, hunting, etc.)?
What do you consider to be the most important single characteristic of a Curly Coated Retriever?
What health issues have you seen in the breed?
What criteria do you set for your breeding stock?
Do you plan to keep a puppy from this litter?
How often do you have puppies?
Do you have a written contract and puppy guarantee?
At what age do you sent your pups to their homes?
How would you describe the ideal Curly Coated Retriever?
How would you describe the ideal Curly Coated Retriever home?
Are your puppies whelped in your home?
What advice would you offer someone in raising and training a Curly Coated Retriever? |
| Web Sites: http://www.ccrca.org/rescue/resQ1.htm - Curly Coated Retriever Club of America Rescue Information and Adoptable Dogs |
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