Curly-Coated Retriever Articles
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Curly Coated Retrievers have long been a popular breed in the show ring thanks to their unique, tightly curled coat and wonderful temperament. First exhibited in 1860 in England, the breed nearly disappeared during the two world wars of the 20th century but steadily gained in number in the later half of the century. Today, the Curly Coated Retriever is not widely known in the United States, but still enjoys popularity in Great Britain, New Zealand and Australia, where it does consistently well in the show ring. If you’re interested in showing your Curly in the show ring, here are a few tips on preparing your dog for the spotlight. [...]
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Curly Coated Retrievers have a natural affinity for water and love nothing more than a good splash. This love of water no doubt comes from its roots as a working dog, retrieving fowl from the water for its hunting handlers. Today, this translates into a natural advantage in water tests in the Working Field Certificate trials, as well as a natural partner for water fowl hunters. It also means that they will love spending time with their human families in and around water. In this article, we’ll take a look at the Curly Coated Retriever’s long swimming history, and why they’ll need plenty of water around to keep them happy today. [...]
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Curly Coated Retrievers are well loved for their high intelligence, devotion to their families and their high energy level. But put these attributes together with a dog that is relatively late to mature and you can have a bad outcome – an intelligent dog that bores easily. Dogs that bore easily are more likely to getting into something they shouldn’t, and are prone to making up their own games, like Chew the Pillow or Toss the China. In this article, we’ll take a look at ways to keep even the most rambunctious Curly Coated Retriever entertained. [...]
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Like other breeds that are relatively rare in the United States, finding a Curly Coated Retriever to adopt can take a bit of work. It’s not always easy to find a reputable breeder that takes such things as health or registration into consideration. Pet store chains are not always a good idea either, as they are often bred for quantity and not quality, so the health of the dog is sometimes not taken into consideration at all. In this article, we’ll discuss how to find a Curly Coated Retriever that you can adopt, whether it is a puppy or an adult. [...]
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A balanced diet is an important part of the health of any breed, let alone Curly Coated Retrievers. But some Curlies can develop a disorder called Gastric Torsion that can be fatal if not treated, and many believe that this disorder can be prevented with careful diet restriction. In this article, we’ll take a look at this disorder, how it can be prevented through diet management, and what foods are recommended for the Curly Coated Retriever. [...]
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Curly Coated Retrievers are well known for their distinctive, tightly curled coats. But sometimes Curlies can suffer from hair loss, for a variety of reasons. While some bitches might experience some hair loss just before and after whelping, others can suffer from pattern baldness, which can be temporary or permanent. In this article, we’ll take a look at hair loss and the Curly Coated Retriever, what it means and what can be done. [...]
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Curly Coated Retrievers are well known for their distinctive, tightly curled coats. But sometimes Curlies can suffer from hair loss, for a variety of reasons. While some bitches might experience some hair loss just before and after whelping, others can suffer from pattern baldness, which can be temporary or permanent. In this article, we’ll take a look at hair loss and the Curly Coated Retriever, what it means and what can be done. [...]
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Breeders are often asked if male or female Curly Coated Retrievers make better pets. Unlike other breeds, male Curly Coated Retrievers are rarely aggressive and have the same sweet temperament as their female counterparts. However, there are other differences between males and females of the breed that interested buyers should be aware of before making a purchase. In this article, we’ll take a look at two of the major differences between male and female Curly Coated Retrievers. [...]
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Curly Coated Retrievers definitely stand out in the field of retrievers. It’s not only their looks that make them different, however. Considered to be among the oldest of the retriever breeds, Curly Coated Retrievers are different from the rest in terms of temperament as well. In this article, we’ll take a look at how Curly Coated Retrievers are different from their retriever cousins. [...]
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Curly Coated Retrievers are highly intelligent dogs that are devoted to their families and love to play. Because Curlies are usually very late to mature compared to other breeds, they tend to keep their joyful puppy attitudes for several years before settling down in adulthood. This means that Curlies can be more than a handful. Highly active and quick to boredom, a Curly left on his own for too long could turn to making up his own games, and this could quickly lead to destruction. In this article, we’ll take a look at how to make the most of the Curly Coated Retriever’s boisterous nature. [...]
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Curly Coated Retrievers are highly intelligent dogs that make wonderful family pets for active families. Best known for their tightly curled coats, Curlies are adored for their devotion to their families and love nothing more than performing “jobs,” which helps them feel like an important member of the family. Extremely clever and quick to become bored, these wonderful dogs do require more time playing for exercise and mental stimulation than other breeds. They do fine in smaller homes or apartments, as they should live inside to be with their families, but they do require an hour of exercise everyday, preferably outside. [...]
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