Cheerful, Optimistic, Good-Humored
The Flat-Coated Retrieverโs eponymous flat-lying coat comes in lustrous black or liver, with feathering at the legs and tail. A distinctive breed hallmark is the long headโunique among retrieversโwhich projects a smart and kindly expression. A Flat-Coat will stand as tall as a Laโฆ
Energy
100%
Shedding
80%
Trainability
100%
Grooming
40%
Friendliness
80%
Coat Type
Double coat
Weekly Brushing
Breed Data
dog food
Best overall large breed food โ consistent quality at a fair priceโฆ
toys
The #1 chew toy for heavy chewers โ nothing else comes closeโฆ
beds
Best cooling bed โ essential for flat-faced breeds and dogs in warm clโฆ
health
Best canine physical therapy tool โ used by certified canine rehabilitโฆ
training
Best GPS collar for active owners โ 3-month battery is class-leadingโฆ
grooming
Best probiotic coat spray โ supports skin microbiome health between baโฆ
Requires 90+ minutes vigorous exercise daily โ fetch, agility, or long hikes.
Heavy shedder โ brush 3-4ร per week and deShed weekly to manage coat.
Highly trainable โ excels with positive reinforcement; start obedience classes early.
FCI Group
Group 8 โ Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Section
Retrievers
Status
recognized