Curly-Coated Retriever
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Curly-Coated Retriever profile
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Lifespan: 9-12 Years
Avg height: 64-69cm
Avg weight: 27-32kg
Coat type: Thick, tightly curled coat.
Coat colours: Black, liver.
Originally bred for: Hunting waterfowl, assistance dog.
Breed traits: Calm, devoted, energetic, adventurous, loyal.
A little about the Curly-Coated Retriever
The Curly-Coated Retriever is an adventurous energetic breed, well suited to an active family with older children. Whilst they are headstrong, the Curly Coated Retriever is also kind, loyal and sensitive and they are occasionally used as assistance dogs.
CURLY-COATED RETRIEVER HEALTH INFORMATION
The Curly-Coated Retriever is generally very healthy. Like many active breeds, it is prone to Canine Hip (and less commonly Elbow) Dysplasia. Occasionally they suffer from eye conditions (entropion, distichiasis) and cardiac disease.
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