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Flat-Coated Retriever
Flat-Coated Retriever is liked by many dog breeders
simply for it’s attractive appearance in addition to it’s
gentleness in moving with the other dogs and cats.
Group
It belongs to the Gun dog breed
Coat
The single coat is dense and the hair materials are
long and soft but may have mild waves. The color of the coat is either
deep rich brown or solid black.
Height
The male dogs have the height of about twenty-three
to twenty four inches. The female dogs of this breed have the height
of about twenty-two to twenty three inches.
Weight
The males have the body weight of about twenty-seven
to thirty six kg. The bitches of this breed may have the body weight
ranging from twenty five to thirty two kg.
Nature
The dog is highly agile in nature and also inquisitive
particularly in new surroundings. These dogs are friendly and outgoing
in nature. It is not so active in side the house but loves playing outside.
Training
The training methods for these dogs are often held
by means of provision of suitable retreats after the completion of the
given command.
Yeah... These dogs want the rewards in form of the
highly palatable biscuits or eggs etc. often. The development of the
preferred behavioral features by means of such reinforcements in a positive
manner helps a lot to the concerned trainer.
However, a well-experienced trainer is good for these
dogs.
In nutshell, it can be said that the well-trained dogs of this breed
may have an appreciable behavioral aspects and such dogs obey the owners
well also.
When such a huge dog with an excellent look has good
nature, even the children may like these dogs too much.
The training for these dogs need not be given seriously when the dog is ill or when the dog is affected by severe dehydration due to multiple etiological factors.
How To Care This Breed?
The dog has to be taken care of specifically for the
skin and coat. Grooming is to be done frequently with a gentle comb and
a soft brush.
The loosely attached hair materials are to be removed
and disposed in a safe place to prevent any allergic responses among owners
due to the fallen hair materials.
The mild soaps are available in the pet shops and these
may be used taking care to avoid the entry of soap mixed water into the
ear canals.
If the bathing is done in a careless manner, then the
dogs may suffer from an ear problem called as otitis and further microbial
infections may complicate this clinical condition.
External parasites like ticks or lice have to be checked.
Similarly these dogs are to be examined for mites if there is itching.
If the skin condition revealing pruritus is not corrected by routing therapy, then one should consider about the possibility of fungal infection in this dog. Go for a veterinarian who can help to diagnose and treat such conditions.
