Longevity
Life expectancy
Its usual life expectancy is between 8 and 12 years. Suitable activity, maintaining a healthy weight, a balanced diet and regular veterinary follow-up help preserve its quality of life.
Build
A robust breed?
Its build is solid and its overall stamina is good. Its high activity level nevertheless requires a reasoned progression of exercise during growth and long-term monitoring of the locomotor system.
Watch points
What to watch for
The main points of vigilance concern the joints and the eyes. Screening in breeding dogs and appropriate veterinary check-ups make it possible to better prevent or manage the conditions to which the breed may be predisposed.
Joint dysplasia : The breed may be predisposed to dysplasia, particularly of the hip and elbow, which can lead to pain, lameness, and osteoarthritis.
Entropion : The rolling of the eyelid inward can irritate the cornea and requires a veterinary evaluation.
Climate
Cold and heat tolerance
The breed generally tolerates cold as well as heat. Its lack of undercoat nevertheless requires staying attentive during extreme conditions, limiting exertion during hot hours and offering it a dry shelter as well as permanent access to water.
Weight
Tendency to gain weight
Its tendency to gain weight is rather moderate, but its ration must remain proportionate to its actual activity. Monitoring its body shape and weight helps to avoid an overload that is harmful to the joints.
Daily life
Good habits to keep it healthy
- Have the eyes checked regularly and consult in case of redness, tearing or discomfort.
- Monitor the gait and report any limping or stiffness to the veterinarian.
- Adjust exercise during growth in order to protect the joints.
- Monitor weight and body shape throughout life.
Vaccination
Curly Coated Retriever vaccines: vaccination schedule
Which vaccines for a Curly Coated Retriever? Like all cats, the Curly Coated Retriever receives essential vaccines from 8 weeks old: Typhus (panleukopenia) and Coryza. The kitten primary vaccination for Curly Coated Retriever is given in several injections 4 weeks apart, followed by a first booster at 1 year, even if it lives in an apartment. Depending on its lifestyle (outdoor access, multi-cat household, shows, travel), your veterinarian may complete the protocol with vaccines against Feline leukemia (FeLV), Rabies and Chlamydiosis.
| Vaccine | Primary series | First booster | Then | Who for? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Typhus (panleukopenia)Core Feline panleukopenia (cat parvovirus) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All pets |
CoryzaCore Feline herpesvirus and calicivirus | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All pets |
Feline leukemia (FeLV)Lifestyle-based Feline leukemia virus | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Outdoor cats, cats living in a group or in a cattery |
RabiesLifestyle-based Rabies | 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Mandatory for travel abroad, cat shows and most boarding kennels |
ChlamydiosisLifestyle-based Chlamydia felis (contagious conjunctivitis) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Cats living in groups, catteries, show cats |
Adult Curly Coated Retriever vaccine boosters are annual for cat flu and leukemia if it goes outdoors; for panleukopenia, a booster every three years is often sufficient after the first booster. Your veterinarian will adjust the schedule to your cat’s lifestyle.
Which boosters for your Curly Coated Retriever?
Enter your companion’s age: we list the vaccines to do now and the next boosters.
Adopting well
Adopting a healthy Curly Coated Retriever
Before breeding, it is recommended to check the health of the hips and elbows and to carry out an ophthalmological examination. For the companion dog, an annual veterinary check-up, supplemented according to age and the signs observed, allows early detection of joint or ocular disorders.
This information is provided for guidance only and does not replace a veterinarian’s advice. If you have any concerns about your pet’s health, consult a professional.
