Flat-Coated Retriever Dog Breed and Characteristics

The Flat-Coated Retriever is a gundog of relatively recent origin. Happy, self-assured, and willing to please, a good Flat-Coat will retrieve a duck or a show ribbon with equal aplomb.

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Flat-Coated Retriever Dog Breed

The Flat-Coated Retriever Form & Function

Explore the history, purpose, and versatile traits of the Flat-Coated Retriever, a breed renowned for its elegance and work ethic.

August 28, 2024

Jonathan Izant with his Search and Rescue Dog Lincoln

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AKC Humane Fund ACE Award Winner – Search and Rescue Dog: Lincoln – Jonathan Izant

Interview with Jonathan Izant, handler of a Search and Rescue Dog known as “Lincoln,” the 2022 AKC Humane Fund ACE Award Winner.

March 4, 2023

The Flat-Coated Retriever carrying a duck in its mouth

Breed History

The Flat-Coated Retriever: History, Origin & Utility

Comprehensive look into the rich history of the Flat-Coated Retriever, including the breed’s beginnings and its original function.

January 8, 2023

Breed Judging

Understanding the Flat-Coat Head and Silhouette

In-depth explanation of what the head and silhouette of the Flat-Coated Retriever (referred to as the Flat-Coat) should ultimately look like.

October 10, 2022

Sporting Group Dog Breeds - Flat-Coated Retriever puppies sitting outside on the grass

Breeders

So You Want to Breed Your Flat-Coated Retriever? Think Again!

Top breeders spend their free time thinking and breathing Flat-Coat Retrievers. That commitment to our breed has protected it from harm.

September 14, 2022

Breed Judging

The Flat-Coated Retriever Dog Breed | The ‘Un-Generic’ Retriever

I have written about the Flat-Coated Retriever Dog Breed before and have referred to it as the “un-generic” retriever. I will again.

May 31, 2021

latest articles

Flat-Coated Retriever Dog Breed

The Flat-Coated Retriever Form & Function

Explore the history, purpose, and versatile traits of the Flat-Coated Retriever, a breed renowned for its elegance and work ethic.

August 28, 2024

AKC

AKC Humane Fund ACE Award Winner – Search and Rescue Dog: Lincoln – Jonathan Izant

Interview with Jonathan Izant, handler of a Search and Rescue Dog known as “Lincoln,” the 2022 AKC Humane Fund ACE Award Winner.

March 4, 2023

Breed History

The Flat-Coated Retriever: History, Origin & Utility

Comprehensive look into the rich history of the Flat-Coated Retriever, including the breed’s beginnings and its original function.

January 8, 2023

Breed Judging

Understanding the Flat-Coat Head and Silhouette

In-depth explanation of what the head and silhouette of the Flat-Coated Retriever (referred to as the Flat-Coat) should ultimately look like.

October 10, 2022

Breeders

So You Want to Breed Your Flat-Coated Retriever? Think Again!

Top breeders spend their free time thinking and breathing Flat-Coat Retrievers. That commitment to our breed has protected it from harm.

September 14, 2022

Breed Judging

The Flat-Coated Retriever Dog Breed | The ‘Un-Generic’ Retriever

I have written about the Flat-Coated Retriever Dog Breed before and have referred to it as the “un-generic” retriever. I will again.

May 31, 2021

Find a Breeder or Rescue

The best way to ensure a long and happy relationship with a purebred dog is to purchase one from a responsible breeder. Not sure where to begin?

Contact the National Parent Club’s Breeder Referral Program, which is listed on the AKC Breeder Referral Contacts page.

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The Flat-Coated Retriever Form & Function

AKC Humane Fund ACE Award Winner – Search and Rescue Dog: Lincoln – Jonathan Izant

The Flat-Coated Retriever: History, Origin & Utility

Understanding the Flat-Coat Head and Silhouette

So You Want to Breed Your Flat-Coated Retriever? Think Again!

The Flat-Coated Retriever Dog Breed | The ‘Un-Generic’ Retriever

latest articles

The Flat-Coated Retriever Form & Function

AKC Humane Fund ACE Award Winner – Search and Rescue Dog: Lincoln – Jonathan Izant

The Flat-Coated Retriever: History, Origin & Utility

Understanding the Flat-Coat Head and Silhouette

So You Want to Breed Your Flat-Coated Retriever? Think Again!

The Flat-Coated Retriever Dog Breed | The ‘Un-Generic’ Retriever

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