ADDITIONAL CURLY COATED RETRIEVER PICTURES
Family: Retriever
Breed Group: Gun Dog, AKC Sporting Group
Origin: United Kingdom
Date of Origin: 19th century
Originally used for: Hunting, retrieving
Used today: Companion, hunting, tracking, retrieving, watchdog, guarding, agility
Other Name(s): Curly, CCR
History of the Breed: Thought to be one of the oldest Retriever breeds. It was developed in England likely from crosses with the
Close-Curled English Water Dog, the Old Water Spaniel and the St. John's Newfoundland and likely the Poodle in the late 19th century.
The Curly was bred for hunting and retrieving and works to an exceptional degree in the water. This breed is an ideal dog for retrieving duck
and other birds. He has a gentle temperament making him an outstanding family companion.
General Appearance: A large retriever with a coat that is either solid black or solid liver in color and has tight curls that insulate
from cold water and protect the dog from brambles. The entire body including the ears, back of the head, the neck and tail are covered with these
tight curls. Only the face, hocks and front of the legs are smooth. The head is wedge-shaped, longer than it is wide. The muzzle tapers to a
well-developed dark nose, the ears are small. The eyes are either black or brown. The chest is deep and oval in shape
with the brisket reaching to the elbow. The ribs are well-sprung and extend well back into a deep powerful loin. The tail reaches approximately
to the hock and is carried straight. The coat is a thick mass of small tight curls that lie close to the skin with the coat color being solid
black or solid liver.
Height & Weight:
Height 23-27 Inches
Weight 50-90 Pounds
Coat: The coat is a thick mass of small tight curls that lie close to the skin. The coat is sufficiently dense to provide
protection in ill weather and icy water, and against brambles and briars.
Color: Two colors solid black and solid liver.
Grooming needs: Low, the coat should be combed and not brushed weekly or based on activity level.
Temperament of Breed: An ideal dog for the active family. These dogs learn quickly, and love to please their owners.
Friendly with children: Yes
Friendly with other dogs: Yes
Suitability as a watchdog: Yes
Exercise Level: High, this breed requires daily exercise.
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Hip dysplasia, cataracts, retinal dysplasia, epilepsy, bloat
Minor:
Life Expectancy: 10-12 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 137
First Registered by the AKC: 1924
Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
Curly Coated Retriever Club of America
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