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

Published: Sep 17, 2019 · Modified: May 18, 2021 by Alka Polischuk · This post may contain affiliate links

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You may think that Flat-Coated Retriever resembles a black or brown Golden Retriever, but you're mistaken. Flat-Coated Retriever is a different breed which is often called the "Peter Pan" of retrievers because they mature slowly and make a playful and entertaining companion.

If you want to know more about this breed, read these 14 weird facts about them that you probably didn't know.

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  • #1 Flat-Coated Retriever dogs make the poorest guard dogs in the entire dog breed line
  • #2 The Flat-Coated Retriever was once a favorite among English aristocracy and their gamekeepers
  • #3 The Flat-Coated Retriever is a very athletic dog
  • #4 Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are just about the easiest dogs to train
  • #5 Their lively and friendly temperament makes them a joy to train #6 The Flat-Coated Retrievers get easily bored with routine #7 They can’t focus on the simplest tasks
  • #8 Unlike many other sporting dogs that have “minds of their own”
  • #9 Aside from their “bad” habit of chewing, the Flat-Coated Retriever also “digs” itself into trouble
  • #10 The exuberance and kindly nature of the Flat-Coated Retriever can pose a bit of a problem
  • #11 The coat of the Flat-Coated Retriever serves to protect
  • #12 The unique head of the Flat-Coat is one of his defining qualities
  • #13 They are characterized by a confident, outgoing personality and a wagging tail
  • #14 These happy dogs are devoted to their human family

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

black Flat Coated Retriever standing on top of a chopped wood with it's owner behind him
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 gamekeepers

face of a black Flat Coated Retriever
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

brown Flat Coated Retriever sitting on the floor wearing a big mexican hat
He usually excels in physically demanding sports like a fly ball and field testing.

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

face of a sleepy black Flat Coated Retriever on the bed
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
black Flat Coated Retriever in the middle of the field
#6 The Flat-Coated Retrievers get easily bored with routine
black Flat Coated Retriever adult and puppy
#7 They can’t focus on the simplest tasks

brown Flat Coated Retriever looking on the side
The best way of training this breed of dog is to keep instructions short, simple, and sweet.

#8 Unlike many other sporting dogs that have “minds of their own”

black Flat Coated Retriever lying down on the floor with a cat
The Flat Coated Retriever thrives on human interaction, and cannot seem to find a way to amuse itself otherwise.

#9 Aside from their “bad” habit of chewing, the Flat-Coated Retriever also “digs” itself into trouble

black Flat Coated Retriever sitting on the floor
It can destroy a backyard or a garden with its incessant digging in 20 minutes or until you command it to stop.

#10 The exuberance and kindly nature of the Flat-Coated Retriever can pose a bit of a problem

Flat Coated Retriever sitting on the mattress with balloons
The Flat Coated Retriever is notorious for being stoic and will not show outward signs of discomfort or pain until whatever "condition" it is.

#11 The coat of the Flat-Coated Retriever serves to protect

Flat Coated Retriever lying in the mud
The coat’s texture, length, and fullness all keep him safe and insulated from water, weather, and prickly plants.

#12 The unique head of the Flat-Coat is one of his defining qualities

black Flat Coated Retriever lying down on the floor
The head needs to be large enough and strong enough to easily retrieve a large pheasant or hare.

#13 They are characterized by a confident, outgoing personality and a wagging tail

Flat Coated Retriever sitting in the forest
They can serve as an alarm dogs and will bark a warning but are usually friendly to everyone they meet.

#14 These happy dogs are devoted to their human family

black Flat Coated Retriever sitting in the field of green grass
They benefit from a strong bond with their people and can only reach their true potential with lots of loving one-on-one attention.
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