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Also known as Flatcoat, Flattie
The eternal puppy of the retrievers, forever wagging
The Flat Coated Retriever is a cheerful, glossy black or liver retriever that stays playful well into adulthood. It is friendly, eager and very sociable, and wants to be with people. Its feathering needs regular brushing, and the breed is unfortunately relatively short-lived.
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This breed needs about 90 minutes of activity a day. Around 5 sitter-led sessions a week keeps that routine going when work or travel gets in the way.
90
Minutes of activity a day
5
Suggested sessions a week
Dog walking
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Around 90 minutes a day for an adult, ideally with retrieving or swimming. They stay young at heart, so mental play matters too.
Yes, it is a friendly, gentle family dog. Its size and exuberance mean toddlers should be supervised around it.
Moderately to heavily, with seasonal moults. Regular brushing keeps the feathering tidy and reduces hair around the home.
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