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Breed Standards for
the Curly-Coated Retriever |
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General Appearance: |
Appearing longer legged and more agile than other retrievers |
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Head: |
Tight lips; Head longer than wide, wedge shaped with shallow
stop; Rather large, almond-shaped eyes |
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Tail: |
Fairly straight, covered with curls |
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Color: |
Black or liver |
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Coat: |
Made
up of a dense mass of tight curls |
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Size: |
Weight: 60-70 lb; Height: male: 25-27”; female: 23-25” |
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Temperament: |
An
eager and tireless land and especially, water retriever
outdoors, but a calm companion indoors. Sensitive and
gentle, very good with children and responsive to commands |