Group :Retrievers Section : Retrievers
The Flat-Coated Retriever is a highly elegant, intensely joyful, and brilliantly smart sporting dog. Often described as the "Peter Pan" of retrievers, they possess a stunning, sleek, solid black or liver coat and were bred to retrieve waterfowl and upland game with boundless enthusiasm.
The Flat-Coat is famously cheerful, highly playful, and deeply devoted to its family. They are highly intelligent and eager to please, but they mature incredibly slowly, remaining intensely puppy-like for up to five years. They absolutely require vigorous daily exercise, particularly swimming. Their beautiful coat is surprisingly easy to care for, requiring only weekly brushing.