14 Weird Facts About Flat Coated Retrievers That You Definitely Didn`t Know

by Alka Polischuk

The flat-coat is a wonderful family companion. They have a lot of energy so they do require a vigorous exercise schedule.

#1 Flat Coated Retriever dogs make the poorest guard dogs in the entire dog breed line

They are so overly friendly that they will be willing to go with any stranger that offers them a stick to fetch!

#2 The Flat Coated Retriever was once a favorite among English aristocracy and their game keepers

Nowadays, the Flat Coated Retriever's popularity has been eclipsed by the Labrador and the Golden Retriever.

#3 The Flat Coated Retriever is a very athletic dog

He usually excels in such physically demanding sports like fly ball and field testing.

#4 Flat Coated Retriever dogs are just about the easiest dogs to train

They are so people oriented that the dogs seem to like pleasing their human trainers.

#5 Their lively and friendly temperament makes them a joy to train

#6 The Flat Coated Retrievers get easily bored with routine