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Veterans with PTS Hearing Testimony Canine Companions Graduate to be Featured on NBC's George to the Rescue Actor Scott Foley asks for volunteers to help change lives one puppy at a time Adopt a Flat-Coated Retriever Family:gundog, retriever, water dog Average size of male:Ht: 23-24.5, Wt: 60-70 Average size of female:Ht: 22-23.5, Wt: 60-70 Flat-Coated Retriever Dogs Available on Petfinder Right Now Flat-Coated Retriever Dog Temperament The flat-coated retriever is a sweet, exuberant, lively dog that loves to play and retrieve. She is on the go outdoors, but quiet indoors. This breed is among the most devoted and companionable of dogs, a true family dog. She needs regular exercise to be on her best behavior, however. She is a sensitive breed and very responsive to training. Her hallmark is her wagging tail. Flat-Coated Retriever Dog Care This active dog needs daily exercise and fun, and especially enjoys the chance to hunt or swim.

This is a family-oriented dog that does best when allowed to live inside and play outside. Her coat needs only weekly brushing and little, if any, minor trimming occasionally. Flat-Coated Retriever Dog Health Occasionally seen: PRA, epilepsy, diabetes Suggested tests: (hip), (knee), (eye) Life span: 10-14 years Dogs Related to the Flat-Coated RetrieverT-Shirt 95 Cotton 5 Spandex Interested in the history of the Flat-Coated Retriever dog breed?Cost Of A Bathtub In India One of the earliest uses of retrieving dogs was to help fishermen retrieve fish and objects from the water. Interior Door Frames LowesIn the 19th century, such retrieving dogs were especially popular with the cod fisheries around Newfoundland.

Of these dogs, the most popular breeds were the Labrador (not to be confused with the present Labrador retriever) and several sizes of Newfoundlands. With the development of more advanced firearms, hunters were increasingly able to shoot "on the wing," but they needed a dog to mark the fallen bird and bring it back. The fishery dogs were unrivaled swimmers and natural retrievers, and crosses between them and British breeds, such as setters or pointers, honed the dog's bird sense. The result was the wavy-coated retriever, and she became quite popular in America and England. In fact, she was among the earliest breeds to be shown at English dog shows. Near the end of the 1800s, crosses with a straighter-haired breed were made because the wavy coat was thought to be less water-repellant. The resulting flat-coated retrievers became tremendously popular. The breed was not recognized by the AKC until 1915, by which time she had already begun to drop in popularity. By the end of the Second World War, the number of flat-coats had dwindled to the point that the breed was threatened with extinction.

Concerted efforts to bring the breed back slowly succeeded, and the flat-coat now enjoys modest popularity. Shelters with Flat-Coated Retriever Dogs Some animal welfare organizations with Flat-Coated Retrievers ready for adoption: Our Lil Bit of Heaven Animal Rescue and Sanctuary Much Love Animal Rescue I Am Alive Dog RescueAbout UsAll of the dogs that we breed have had their hips and elbows tested by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA). Also, all dogs have their eyes cleared from inheritable eye disorders by a Board Certified Veterinary of...Our HistoryI have had Labradors since 1995. As a child, I had the unique opportunity of spending summers in El Salvador with my father and the rest of the year in the U.S. with my mother. We bred and showed our Labs in El Salvador...Our DogsWe are a small hobby breeder of quality Labrador Retrievers near Tampa, Florida. All of our females live in our home or the homes of friends/family. They are part of the family and we wouldn't have it any other way...

29 S Orange Ave., Improv: SAK Comedy Lab 1 - 10 of 166 tipsGet ready to lick your plate clean at SAK Comedy Lab in Orlando.Prepare to face the crowds if you visit on the weekend ? Friday and Saturday are SAK Comedy Lab's busiest days.With parking onsite, it's easier to get straight to our delicious food. SAK Comedy Lab provides ample space for bikers to store their bikes.What is Canine-Assisted Therapy? Elizabeth Hollingsworth and Keba, a black Labrador Retriever Mix, team up in Canine Assisted Therapy to assist children and adults learn to build a loving and trusting bond in a safe environment. This step becomes the basis for further development and growth of interpersonal skills and relationships. Keba has assisted children and adults build a loving and trusting bond with another being that has translated the struggles with their personal relationships. Therapy can be uncomfortable for many people especially during the first visit. Some feel comforted as they pet Keba while discussing difficult topics or as she wiggles to greet them at the door.