Breed:	Flat Coated Retriever
Country of Origin:	Has more than one country of Origin
AKC Group:	Sporting
Function:	Retrieving
Life Span:	10 years
Appearance:	Large
Color:	Black or liver
Coat Type:	Flat
Grooming:	Weekly brushings and little, if any minor trimming.
Height:	22-23 inches
Weight:	60-70 pounds
Activity Level:	High
Watch Dog:	Yes
Protection:	Ok
Intelligence:	High
Trainability:	High
Good With Children:	Yes
Good With Pets:	Yes
Good With Strangers:	Yes
Character:	Friendly
Home Environment:	Fenced yard
Best Owner:	Lively
Potential Problems:
Behavior:
Physical:	Cancer is common in this breed. Hip dysplasia, PRA, CHD, epilepsy and diabetes are occasionally seen.
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