14 Weird Facts About Flat Coated Retrievers That You Definitely Didn`t Know

You may think that Flat-Coated Retriever resembles a black or brown Golden Retriever, but you're mistaken. Flat-Coated Retriever is a different breed which is often called the "Peter Pan" of retrievers because they mature slowly and make a playful and entertaining companion.

If you want to know more about this breed, read these 14 weird facts about them that you probably didn't know.

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#1 Flat-Coated Retriever dogs make the poorest guard dogs in the entire dog breed line

black Flat Coated Retriever standing on top of a chopped wood with it's owner behind him — They are so overly friendly that they will be willing to go with any stranger that offers them a stick to fetch!

#2 The Flat-Coated Retriever was once a favorite among English aristocracy and their gamekeepers

face of a black Flat Coated Retriever — Nowadays, the Flat-Coated Retriever's popularity has been eclipsed by the Labrador and the Golden Retriever.

#3 The Flat-Coated Retriever is a very athletic dog

brown Flat Coated Retriever sitting on the floor wearing a big mexican hat — He usually excels in physically demanding sports like a fly ball and field testing.

#4 Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are just about the easiest dogs to train

face of a sleepy black Flat Coated Retriever on the bed — They are so people-oriented that the dogs seem to like pleasing their human trainers.

#5 Their lively and friendly temperament makes them a joy to train

#6 The Flat-Coated Retrievers get easily bored with routine

#7 They can’t focus on the simplest tasks

14 Weird Facts About Flat Coated Retrievers That You Definitely Didn`t Know

#1 Flat-Coated Retriever dogs make the poorest guard dogs in the entire dog breed line

#2 The Flat-Coated Retriever was once a favorite among English aristocracy and their gamekeepers

#3 The Flat-Coated Retriever is a very athletic dog

#4 Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are just about the easiest dogs to train

#5 Their lively and friendly temperament makes them a joy to train

#6 The Flat-Coated Retrievers get easily bored with routine

#7 They can’t focus on the simplest tasks

#8 Unlike many other sporting dogs that have “minds of their own”

#9 Aside from their “bad” habit of chewing, the Flat-Coated Retriever also “digs” itself into trouble

#10 The exuberance and kindly nature of the Flat-Coated Retriever can pose a bit of a problem

#11 The coat of the Flat-Coated Retriever serves to protect

#12 The unique head of the Flat-Coat is one of his defining qualities

#13 They are characterized by a confident, outgoing personality and a wagging tail

#14 These happy dogs are devoted to their human family

#1 Flat-Coated Retriever dogs make the poorest guard dogs in the entire dog breed line

#2 The Flat-Coated Retriever was once a favorite among English aristocracy and their gamekeepers

#3 The Flat-Coated Retriever is a very athletic dog

#4 Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are just about the easiest dogs to train

#5 Their lively and friendly temperament makes them a joy to train #6 The Flat-Coated Retrievers get easily bored with routine #7 They can’t focus on the simplest tasks

#8 Unlike many other sporting dogs that have “minds of their own”

#9 Aside from their “bad” habit of chewing, the Flat-Coated Retriever also “digs” itself into trouble

#10 The exuberance and kindly nature of the Flat-Coated Retriever can pose a bit of a problem

#11 The coat of the Flat-Coated Retriever serves to protect

#12 The unique head of the Flat-Coat is one of his defining qualities

#13 They are characterized by a confident, outgoing personality and a wagging tail

#14 These happy dogs are devoted to their human family

#5 Their lively and friendly temperament makes them a joy to train

#6 The Flat-Coated Retrievers get easily bored with routine

#7 They can’t focus on the simplest tasks