Other Types Of RetrieversRetrieversRetrievers
are sporting dogs that were primarily designed to retrieve fowl for hunters; most
today are beloved pets and show dogs. The American Kennel Club does recognize
five different breeds under the title of ‘retriever’ they are: golden retriever,
Labrador retriever, curly coat retriever, flat coat retriever, and the Chesapeake
Bay retrievers or Chessies. Chesapeake Bay RetrieversChesapeake
Bay retrievers are a friendly, smart, and willful dog; they can be difficult to
train as they don’t like to take direction. They come in a wide range of brown
toned colors and have a shorter fur than a golden retriever. Their grooming needs
are less than a golden retriever also as over bathing them will strip them of
their water resistant quality to their coat. Chesapeake Bay retrievers do require
a little alteration, their dew claws need to be removed; their grooming requirements
are slight: a bristle brush to remove dead hair, clipping of toenails and brushing
of teeth. Chesapeake Bay retrievers are strong swimmers and excellent companions;
they are tolerant of other live in pets but may chase neighbor hood strays. Chessies
tend to me more territorial than other retrievers and need to have their own yard
to roam in; these dogs would not be satisfied with apartment or condo life, but
would probably enjoy a farm. Further more they prefer a cold climate as their
coat is thick and wooly. Curly Coat RetrieversCurly Coat Retrievers
are said to be the oldest retriever breed. They have a distinctive tightly curled
coat over their entire bodies save the front of legs and face; which is a range
of dark colors from black to near burgundy tone. This is an intelligent breed
of dog, which can be a little hard to train; obedience training should begin as
soon as a puppy is brought home. The curly coat retriever loves to swim and can
make a terrific companion and loyal family pet. Grooming is easy for this
bread is brushing is only required during their heavy shedding season and after
a bath; brushing can make the curls look frizzed, groomers lightly mist coat after
brushing to refresh the curls. The Curly Coat retriever makes a good guard dog
as it is very protective of its family; and is not as accepting of strangers as
other retrievers can be. Flat Coat RetrieverThe flat coat retriever
should have a solid looking flat lying coat, which is very shiny and solid black
or solid liver colored. They love to swim, run and fetch; they make very good
companions and family pets. They are especially keen at retrieving in marshy waters,
and are attention loving dogs. Flat coat retrievers are very intelligent and easy
to train; they have a short attention span and respond best to short but sweet
training sessions. Flat coat retrievers tend to be protective of their
family and make a fair watch dog. Their grooming requires only weekly brushing,
necessary (due to smell or debris) cleaning, monthly nail trimming, and tooth
brushing. Labrador RetrieversLabrador retrievers are America’s
most popular pet, they are kind, loving, friendly, intelligent, trainable, and
protective. They make a fair watch dog, but seldom a guard dog. Labradors are
excellent trackers, hunting companions, working dogs (police and handicap assistance),
and devoted family pets. Their coat is short and dense; needs very little
washing or brushing. Their coloring is generally black, blonde (yellow), or brown
(chocolate) plus the occasional and rare color of silver tones. Traits
In CommonAll retrievers are of a similar size and activity level, they
love to be active and out doors. They are all smart, kind, trainable, and eager
to please their owners. Retrievers were bred as hunting companions and, with the
proper training, they can still perform as a hunters companion today. Goto
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