Wickedly smart with a distinctive coat, the Curly-Coated Retriever is persistent in the field, calm and gentle at home–as long as he gets plenty of exercise.
Vital Stats
Height: 23 to 27 inches at shoulder
Weight: 65 to 100 pounds (males average 90 pounds, females average 75 pounds)
Coat: crisp and curly
Life span: 9 to 12 years
Summary
Created to retrieve game from land or water, the Curly-Coated Retriever was popular with English gamekeepers, hunters, and poachers alike. Today he competes in such dog sports as field trials, agility, obedience, and flyball and has been successful as a therapy dog, drug detection dog, and search and rescue dog.
When he’s not out working or competing, he’s happy to lie beside his favorite person, enjoying a nice back scratch. Full Curly-Coated Retriever profile on DogTime.com
[usrlist “Compatible with kids:5” “Vigor:5” “Predatory tendencies:4” “Cold tolerance:4” “Easy to groom:4” “Mouthiness:4” “Potential for weight gain:3” “Apartment appropriate:3” “Drooling potential:3” “Ease at being home alone:3” “Sensitivity:3” “Tendency to bark or howl:3” “Watchdog ability:3” “Friendly toward strangers:2”]
