| The Curly-Coated Retriever is not an apartment dog. | | | | to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and other serious |
| She needs at the minimum, a properly fenced in | | | | disease. Her toenails may need to be examined for |
| enclosure to romp and burn off her energy. Ideally, | | | | growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear |
| she should have access to recreational water | | | | feet grow slower than the toenails of the front feet. |
| occasionally because she lives to swim and fetch. She | | | | Generally a guillotine type trimmer is the best for this |
| is generally good with older children. She makes a | | | | chore and competent instructions to accomplish this |
| good watch dog and a great family dog but she may | | | | can be found on the net. *Life Span. The |
| not get along with other pets. *Approximate Adult | | | | Curly-Coated Retriever can live between 8 and 10 |
| Size. The approximate adult size (two years old or | | | | years with proper nutrition, medical care and excellent |
| older) of the male Curly-Coated Retriever is 25 to 27 | | | | living conditions. *History. The Curly-Coated Retriever |
| inches to the withers (highest point of the shoulder). | | | | came from Great Britain. They are an old retriever |
| The female ranges from 23 to 25 inches to the | | | | breed prized by game keepers. They are a cross |
| withers and both will range from 65 to 80 pounds. | | | | between the Poodle, Irish Water Spaniel, English |
| *Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds have | | | | Water Spaniel and the Newfoundland. They are |
| certain inherited health problems associated with that | | | | commonly found in Australia and New Zealand. They |
| specific breed and the Curly-Coated Retriever is no | | | | were first registered by the American Kennel |
| exception. Be on the look out for canine hip dysplasia | | | | Association in 1924. |
| (genetic based looseness in the hip joint that can lead | | | | Some Registries: *Curly-Coated Retriever Club of |
| to arthritis pain and lameness), cancer, skin disorders, | | | | America *UKC United Kennel Club *NKC National |
| and epilepsy. This disease list is an informative | | | | Kennel Club *CKC Continental Kennel Club *APRI |
| guideline only. Other diseases may also be significant | | | | Americas Pet Registry Inc. *AKC American Kennel |
| threats, please contact your veterinarian for a | | | | Club *FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale |
| complete list. She should visit the veterinarian several | | | | *NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club *KCGB = Kennel |
| times in the first year for shots, boosters and check | | | | Club of Great Britain *ANKC = Australian National |
| up. Then, as an adult, she should visit the veterinarian | | | | Kennel Club *ACR = American Canine Registry |
| yearly for shots and check up. As she gets older, six | | | | Litter Size: 7 to 8 Curly-Coated Retriever puppies |
| years and on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a | | | | Category: Sporting Gundog *Terms To Describe: |
| year for check ups and shots. Remember; avoid | | | | Proud, responsive, affectionate, balanced, robust, |
| feeding your dog sweets. *Grooming. The | | | | strong, grace, elegant, hard working, sturdy, durable, |
| Curly-Coated Retriever has a coat of small, tight, | | | | independent *SPECIAL GOOD POINTS Good watch |
| water proof curls situated close to the skin. She does | | | | dog. High in obedience. High in intelligence. Love to |
| shed and should be brushed regularly. Brushing will | | | | swim. *SPECIAL BAD POINTS Poor guard dog. May |
| help her maintain a clean and healthy coat, avoid | | | | not do well with other dogs. Can be stubborn. Needs |
| mats and help you keep a closer eye on her health | | | | exercise and a job to do. She matures late, about 3 |
| and strengthen your emotional bond with her. Her | | | | years. |
| teeth should be brushed at least twice a week with | | | | *Other Names Known By: Gamekeepers Dog, Curlies |
| toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. | | | | *Every dog is an individual so not everything in this |
| Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and | | | | information may be correct for your dog. This |
| tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and | | | | information is meant as a good faith guideline only. |
| periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead | | | | |