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Curly-Coated Retriever Puppies for Sale
Curly-Coated Retriever
Curly SoftMaple's Comin' To America CD CGC. AKC Aysa
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Description |
The Curly-Coated Retriever is a large, hardy,
athletic retriever with a distinctive crisp curly coat. The thick, black or liver-colored
coat of tight curls protects the dog from brambles and icy water. Even the small ears,
back of the head, neck and tapering tail are covered with little curls. Only the face,
hocks and front of the legs are smooth. The ideal Curly should be agile, graceful, and
strong, yet elegant. The body is slightly longer than the height at the withers. The back
is strong and level. The limbs are muscular. The head is wedge-shaped - longer than it is
wide. The foreface and skull are approximately the same length, with their toplines
forming parallel planes when viewed from the side. The muzzle tapers to a well-developed,
wide-nostril, dark nose. In black dogs the nose is black and in liver dogs the nose is
amber or brown. The teeth should meet in a scissors bite. The smallish ears are pendant.
The eyes are either black or chestnut. The tail reaches approximately to the hock and is
carried straight. |
Temperament
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The Curly-Coated Retriever is easy to get along
with, loyal and eager to please. Proud and confident. Very intelligent and trainable.
Clever and mischievous, but sensitive. This breed is not for everyone; they need early,
gentle, but firm obedience training. They can do well in competitive obedience and agility
but are not as predictable a performer as a Golden Retriever. If they have a meek or passive owner they will feel the need to do things their
own way. The Curly-Coated Retriever is affectionate, loving, and excellent with children;
however, they may accidentally knock over a toddler. The more mental and physical exercise you give them the calmer they will be. Socialize them well with people and
other pets at an early age, as this breed tends to be reserved and even timid with
strangers if not properly socialized. A good watchdog who will also protect the family if
danger threatens. This breed loves to swim. They make good therapy dogs. Curly-Coated
Retrievers make an ideal partner for an active, outdoor-oriented person who also wants a
loyal family companion. This breed does not fully mature until it is about three years
old. Make sure you are the dogs firm, but confident, consistent pack leader to bring out the best in their temperament. Proper canine to human communication is essential. |
Height, Weight
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Height: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm.)
Weight: 65-80 pounds (29-36 kg.) |
Health Problems |
Prone to hip dysplasia, epilepsy and eye
problems. |
Living Conditions |
The Curly-Coated Retriever is not recommended
for apartment life. They do best with at least a large yard. An eager and tireless land
and (especially) water retriever outdoors, but a calm companion indoors. Curlies need to
be part of the family and not left alone outside in the yard all day. |
Exercise |
The Curly-Coated Retriever is a high-energy dog
that needs a lot of exercise and mental stimulation to be truly happy. Preferably
involving swimming and retrieving. They need to be taken on a daily
long brisk walk, or jog, where the dog is made to heel beside or behind the human holding the lead, as in a dog's mind the leader leads the way and that leader needs to be the humans. |
Life Expectancy |
About 8-12 years. |
Grooming |
The curly coat of the Curly-Coated Retriever is
easy to care for. It should be washed, but brushing and combing will make the coat frizzy.
Wet the coat after grooming to resume the curls. Some minimal scissoring may be desirable
to tidy up scraggly hairs. It does need regular brushing during its shedding seasons. This
breed is an average shedder. |
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Origin |
The Curly-Coated Retriever is considered to be
one of the oldest retriever breeds. It has been used for retrieving as long ago as the
late eighteenth century in England, where it was developed. The breed probably resulted
from crosses with the Close-Curled English Water Dog, the Old Water Spaniel and the
St. John's Newfoundland dog. Some sources suggest the Irish Water Spaniel, the Labrador,
and the Poodle. In any case, the Curly is a fine water retriever with a gentle mouth,
particularly ideal for duck and quail. He is an excellent hunting companion and gun dog,
and his gentle temperament also makes him an outstanding family companion. The
Curly-Coated Retriever is quite popular in Australia and New Zealand, but is not
well-known in the United States, though the breed was recognized by the AKC in 1924. The
first exports to America were in 1907. Even popularity of the Curly in England waned
during the 1900's. One theory about its fall in popularity is that several atypical
Curlies gave the breed an undeserved reputation as a hard-mouthed retriever, causing newer
hunters to choose other retrievers. Those bred are actually quite soft-mouthed. This breed
may take some effort to find. Some of the Curly's talents are hunting, tracking,
retrieving, watchdog, guarding, agility, and competitive obedience. |
Group |
Gun Dog, AKC Sporting Group |
Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC,
NZKC, CCRCA, APRI, ACR |
CKC = Continental Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American Kennel
Club
UKC = United Kennel Club
KCGB = Kennel Club
of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian National
Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand Kennel Club
CCRCA = Curly-Coated
Retriever Club of America
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Curly SoftMaple's Comin' To America CD CGC. AKC Aysa.
Photo Courtesy of Cathy
Lewandowski. Soft
Maple Curly Coated Retrievers.
Kurly Kreek Cinnamon and Spice AKA, Molly, a Curly Coated Retriever at about 2 years old - Photo Courtesy of Steve Hodskins.
This is Riverwatch Dreamcatcher ("Lakota") breeders: Mary & Gary Meek, Riverwatch
Curly-Coated Retrievers. Owners: Charlie Fippin, Dee Turkelson, Mary
& Gary Meek.
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Photo Courtesy of Cathy
Lewandowski. Soft
Maple Curly Coated Retrievers.
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Photo Courtesy of Cathy
Lewandowski. Soft
Maple Curly Coated Retrievers.
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Photo Courtesy of Cathy
Lewandowski. Soft
Maple Curly Coated Retrievers.
6 month old Curly Coated Retriever puppy Gunflint's Gypsy Jazz, call name
Tucker. Bred by Gunflint Curlies.
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