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Flat-Coated Retriever
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Height
- 56.5 cm
- Weight
- 25 kg
The Flat-Coated Retriever is a dog breed from England in the United Kingdom. It was developed as a gun dog and retriever, working on both land and in water. Its recorded height is 56.5 and weight is 25. The supplied profile does not include a lifespan figure or temperament description.
What it is
The Flat-Coated Retriever is a gun dog breed that began in England, within the United Kingdom. It was developed as a retriever for work on land and in water.
Its working background places it among dog breeds developed for retrieving tasks.
Getting started
Begin with the breed's identity and role: it is a British dog bred for retrieval on land and in water. The recorded height is 56.5 and the recorded weight is 25.
For wider context, compare it with other dog breeds from the United Kingdom.
Strengths
Its history has a clear working purpose as a gun dog and retriever.
The breed was developed for two settings, land and water.
Its origin is identified as England in the United Kingdom.
Catches
The supplied profile does not give a lifespan figure.
It also does not describe temperament, health, or care needs.
The size figures are listed without measurement units in the supplied facts.
Pricing
No purchase, adoption, or ownership price is provided for this breed.
Who should skip this profile
Skip this page if you need information about a cat or horse rather than a dog. For other dog breeds, browse dog breeds.
Verdict
The Flat-Coated Retriever suits readers looking for a dog with English roots and a defined retrieving role on land and in water. The profile gives a recorded height and weight, but it does not supply lifespan, temperament, health, or care details. Anyone making a final choice will need those points from additional breed information and should discuss individual needs with a veterinarian.
What stands out
- Clear English and United Kingdom origin
- Bred as a gun dog and retriever
- Developed to work on land and in water
- Recorded height and weight are provided
Worth knowing
- No lifespan figure is supplied
- No temperament details are supplied
- No health or care information is supplied
Suits
- Readers tracing a British retriever's origin
- People comparing gun-dog working purposes
- A quick size and role overview
Think twice if
- You need lifespan, temperament, health, or care details
- You are looking for a cat or horse breed
In short
Choose the Flat-Coated Retriever when its English gun-dog history and land-and-water retrieving role match what you want to learn about a dog. The profile also records its height and weight for a basic size reference. It is not enough on its own for decisions that depend on lifespan, temperament, health, or daily care, because those details are not included. Use this page as an origin and purpose overview, then seek fuller guidance before bringing a dog home.
Questions
Where did the Flat-Coated Retriever originate?
It originated in England, in the United Kingdom.
What was the Flat-Coated Retriever bred to do?
It was developed as a gun dog and retriever for work on land and in water.
How tall is a Flat-Coated Retriever?
The recorded height is 56.5. The supplied facts do not state a measurement unit.
How much does a Flat-Coated Retriever weigh?
The recorded weight is 25. The supplied facts do not state a measurement unit.
How long does a Flat-Coated Retriever live?
No lifespan figure is included in the supplied profile.
Is the Flat-Coated Retriever a dog, cat, or horse?
It is a dog breed.
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Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Flat-Coated Retriever — Fesoj-wr · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Airedale Terrier — Wikimedia Commons contributor · Copyrighted free use · file page
- beagle — Jonatan De Geest · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Border Terrier — Floris16 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Bulldog — Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Bullmastiff — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel — Mapovfille · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- collie — Karen Arnold · CC0 · file page
- Curly Coated Retriever — Mattias Agar · CC BY-SA 2.0 · file page
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