Flat-Coated Retreivers

Description: Animal Species: Dogs

Newest Review: ... fell in love. We all fell in love with Gus (short for Augustus, although I call him Dingus or Fungus or Asparagus or Camilla - the reason for the latter one will be explained later). He gambolled through the house and immediately chose half the sofa as his. He was so childlike. A flat-coated retriever is a breed that never grows up. And Gus certainly hasn't. Not personality-wise anyway. ... more

... He's grown up in height, that's for sure. He's now about as big as a small horse, and the horse reference is only accentuated by the fact that he has a very long nose. Hence the name 'Camilla'. And the 'Beware of the Horse' plaque that I bought for my paren...more

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Flat-Coated Retreivers: You can't ask for more love from a dog! (647 words)
by - written on 08/12/09 (Very useful, 23 readings)
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When I was 14 (many moons ago), my Mum finally gave in and let us get a dog. We got a Golden Retriever and he was perfect. He hardly barked, he was loving and we could not have got a more perfect dog. But eventually he died at the age of 15 and it took many more years to persuade my Mum to get another dog. Well, actually, my Dad didn't persuade her, he just gave my sister money, told her what dog he wanted and told her to bring it in as though it was a surprise. My Dad wanted a flat-coated retriever (he couldn't get another golden retriever as it would have seemed as though he was replacing Casper and a flat coat seemed like a good alternative). So one day, my ... Read the complete review

PEter Pan (220 words)
by - written on 22/10/00 (Very useful, 682 readings)
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The Flat Coated Retreiver has been described as the peter pan of the dog world as it never grows up! Depending on the breeding they can be a large dog. The are originally a cross breed from a NewFoundland (A huge hairy dog!) but over the years the breed has become a seperate and distinct breed with many qualities. Part from its childish behaviour it is a loyal companion. You will have to LOVE dogs to own one because they will rarely let you out of its sight and will follow you even to the bathroom! They are very well mannered dogs and are excellent around children (as they are always messing around!) They will become a part of your family! They are also good ... Read the complete review

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