Curly Coated Retriever Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Curly Coated Retriever is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Curly Coated Retrievers are not the best watchdogs. If you want a guard dog, the Curly Coated Retriever is not the breed for you. They will 'watch' everything - but that's usually as far as they go.

United Kingdom

Spaniels, St. John’s Water Dog, Retrieving Setters, Poodles

1700s

Hazel
Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

The coat of a Curly Coated Retriever falls in the medium length category.

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A Curly Coated Retriever can have a litter of 9-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Glycogen Storage Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Bloat
Cancer

Entropion
Distichiasis
Ectropion
Persistent Pupillary Membrane
Alopecia

X-Rays
Eye Examination

Curly Coated Retrievers may be a good breed for those who prefer a more relaxed lifestyle. They tend to have a lower energy level than other breeds of dogs.

The Curly Coated Retrievers a breed that requires only a small amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people with busy lifestyles, elderly people or those who have limited mobility. They also make great pets for those who live in small apartments or have limited outdoor space.

Curly Coated Retrievers tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Curly Coated Retrievers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Curly Coated Retriever, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Curly Coated Retrievers usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Curly Coated Retriever is a breed of dog that is known for its low grooming needs.

In general Curly Coated Retriever should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 80-100 pound (36 - 45 kg) Curly Coated Retriever feed 3.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Curly Coated Retriever is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Curly Coated Retriever is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Curly Coated Retrievers has average obedience intelligence. But, they're also independent thinkers. The Curly Coated Retriever is a breed with an exceptionally high IQ and may get into mischief if left to their own devices.

Curly Coated Retrievers are not dog friendly dogs.

Curly Coated Retrievers are not the most playful dog breed.

The Curly Coated Retriever is a breed of dog that is known for being very easy to train. They are highly intelligent and eager to please, which makes them a great choice for both experienced and novice dog owners.