• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Curly-Coated Retrievers: This British breed of dog are one of the oldest retriever breeds and has a heavy water-resistant coat that can be trained to find and return (retrieve) killed game to the hunter.
  • Retriever dogs find and return killed game to the hunter. Some Retrievers, such as Curly-Coated Retrievers, are especially equipped for the task with a water-repellent coat and webbed feet which are ideal for retrieving waterfowl
  • Curly-Coated Retrievers were prized by both English gamekeepers and their adversaries - the Poachers
  • Curly Coated Retrievers were cross bred with Poodles in later years to obtain a tighter curl to the coat, mainly for show purposes
  • They are considered suitable as a family pet  
• Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Curly-Coated Retrievers range from 65 - 80 pounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 25 - 27 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Curly-Coated Retrievers and Nicknames: Curlies
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Curly-Coated Retrievers: The coat is normally dense, small curls and comes in colors of black or brown
• Fact 7 - Life of Curly-Coated Retrievers: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 8 - 10 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Curly-Coated Retrievers is the Sporting dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
• Fact 10 - Choosing Curly-Coated Retrievers as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Curly-Coated Retrievers suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Curly-Coated Retrievers are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Skin disorders
  • - Cataracts
  • - Hip Dysplasia (abnormal development of hip joints)
• Fact 12 - Curly-Coated Retrievers were registered by the AKC (American Kennel Club) in 1924
• Fact 13 - Breeding Curly-Coated Retrievers for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Curly-Coated Retrievers

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