Curly Coated Retriever
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| FCI Standard No. 110 | ||
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Male : up to 69 |
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The Curly Coated Retriever is one of the FCI recognized British hound e breed ( FCI Group 8, Section 1, standard no. 110 ).
Origin and history
When Curly Coated Retriever ( Engl. Frizzy curly Retriever ), often abbreviated as Curly called, is a rare hunting breed, which today primarily as a family dog is kept. It is the oldest breed in the retriever family . There are around 4,000 Curly Coated Retrievers worldwide, most of them in Northern Europe , although the breed is now also enjoying a certain popularity in the rest of Europe.
The breed originated in the 19th century by crossing a Newfoundland dog with an Irish Water Spaniel and later various poodles . In his country of origin, England , it was shown for the first time at an exhibition in Birmingham in 1860 ; it probably already existed in 1803 .
description
Males grow up to 69 cm, bitches up to 63 cm. Their appearance is characterized by a strong and wiry build with a lively gait. The coat is black or brown with tight, tight curls. The skull is round with a square muzzle; the large, wide ears are black or dark brown and covered with short curls. The tail is short and straight with a pointed end and curly hair .
Essence
Curly Coated Retrievers are intelligent hunting dogs with a lot of temperament and, like all retriever breeds, love the water . You need a lot of space and exercise; their instinct to watch and protect is pronounced and they are reserved towards strangers, but they are basically friendly, loyal and affectionate animals. The breed is also characterized by the following keywords: active, nimble, persevering, friendly, independent, loyal, affectionate, rather dominant, impetuous, vigilant, good sense of smell, likes to work, can be stubborn, reserved towards strangers, playful, calm.
