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Flat Coated Retriever — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)
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Flat Coated Retriever — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)
Claims
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed was developed in Great Britain and is FCI standard N° 121, Group 8 (retrievers, flushing dogs and water dogs).
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The FCI preferred height is 59–61.5 cm for dogs and 56.5–59 cm for bitches, weighing 27–36 kg and 25–32 kg.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is of moderate length and density, full and highly lustrous.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Only solid black or solid liver is accepted.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The temperament is keen, birdy and determined, a resourceful retriever on land and water and a friendly family companion.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifying colours are yellow, cream or anything other than solid black or liver.
Sources
Verification file: pdf-raw/breed-standard/flat_coated_retriever_combined.txt
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