Home and time Start from real spaces, schedules and people present every day.
Compatible energy Compare walks, play, mental stimulation and recovery needs.
Routine and care Grooming, health, training and costs should be clear from the start.
Dog Flat-Coated Retriever An outgoing, affectionate and energetic retriever with a glossy black or liver coat and a famously cheerful outlook.
Quick card Flat-Coated Retriever Best suited to active households that can provide extensive daily companionship, exercise, retrieving or water activities, positive training, regular coat care and attentive lifelong health monitoring.
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Health The Flat-Coated Retriever has a health profile requiring particular attention because of a notably increased risk of histiocytic sarcoma and other cancers. Other conditions to monitor include hip dysplasia, inherited eye disorders and gastric dilatation-volvulus. Preventive care should include orthopaedic and eye assessment, sensible meal management and prompt veterinary evaluation of lumps, weight loss or persistent changes in wellbeing.
To evaluate Always assess routine, nutrition, exercise and veterinary care for the individual animal.
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