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# The Curly-Coated Retriever: temperament, price, health, and breeders
United Kingdom
Also called the Curly-Coated Retriever, this large British retriever combines strength, elegance and energy.
Size LargeLife expectancy 8–12 yearsBudget ≈ €138/monthPuppy €900 – €1,500
[Find a breeder 2](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-curly-coated-retriever) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=curly-coated-retriever)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Good
Daily exercise needs Very high
Apartment living Fair
First-time owners Good
Other pets Good
Tolerance of being alone Good
Guarding instinct Limited
Strengths and weaknesses
- Intelligent and hardworking: He learns willingly and invests himself with enthusiasm in the activities offered.
- Robust: His solid build allows him to lead an active life when he is properly cared for.
- Balanced: He combines confidence, reliability and friendliness with measured independence.
- Excellent retriever: His hunting instinct and his abilities in retrieving game are particularly well developed.
- Very high need for activity: Long outings and daily activities are essential to his balance.
- Independent temperament: His training requires consistency and an approach that is both firm and gentle.
- Apartment living not very suitable: He thrives better when he has space and regular opportunities to run.
- Joint and eye vigilance: Predispositions to dysplasia and entropion justify careful monitoring.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Active households: Its high energy suits people who are available for long daily outings.
- Dog activity enthusiasts: Retrieving, search games and obedience work make use of its natural abilities.
- Living in a house with a garden: A secure outdoor space makes it easier for it to expend energy, without replacing walks.
Not recommended for
- Very sedentary people: Its high need for exercise is incompatible with a not very active daily routine.
- Households often away: Lack of activity and stimulation can lead to boredom and undesirable behaviors.
- Looking for a guard dog: Its protective instinct is weak and that is not its primary function.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
66 cmCurly-Coated Retriever
- Height at the withers
- 62–70 cm
- Weight
- 25–36 kg
- Coat
- Short, curly, tight, without undercoat
- FCI group
- 8
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Curly-Coated Retriever in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The exact origins of the Curly Coated Retriever remain uncertain, notably regarding the crossbreeding at the origin of the breed. One theory mentions the contribution of the Newfoundland and the Irish Water Dog in its development in England. It is among the oldest varieties of retrievers, with breeding probably dating back to the 18th century. Its abilities in retrieving game quickly earned it a place in hunting. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale definitively recognized the breed on 10 December 1954.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Curly Coated Retriever is a large dog of strong and elegant build, slightly longer than tall. Its topline is horizontal, its chest well let down and its long head forms a wedge when seen in profile. The skull and the muzzle are of the same length, the stop is little marked and the strong jaws have a scissor bite. Its large oval eyes, set obliquely, match the colour of the coat. Its small ears, set slightly above the eye line, are covered with curls. Its tail continues the topline and is carried straight at its level when in action. The solid-coloured coat is black or liver brown. The short, close coat, formed of small curls, covers the whole body, without undercoat.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
The Curly Coated Retriever has a balanced temperament. Intelligent, reliable and courageous, it retains a real independence. It is friendly and full of confidence, while being able to be somewhat reserved. Its hunting instinct is pronounced and its specialty remains the retrieving of game.
Playful Intelligent
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
Very energetic, playful and athletic, he needs daily activity and space to express himself. Long walks once or twice a day, complemented by retrieving activities and mental stimulation, help him stay balanced. Insufficient exercise can encourage boredom and undesirable behaviors. He can live in different settings if he is sufficiently stimulated, but a house with a large garden suits his needs better than an apartment.
Training
## Training and socialization
His intelligence, his enthusiasm for work and his taste for learning make his training easier. He responds best to a consistent method combining measured firmness and gentleness. Early socialization, recall, control of excitement and retrieving exercises must be worked on regularly.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Curly-Coated Retriever
Uncommon breed in France: a breeder puppy often sells for between €900 and €1,500.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/curly-coated-retriever/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Curly Coated Retriever is an overall robust and resilient dog. The breed nevertheless has predispositions that justify careful selection of breeding dogs and regular veterinary monitoring, notably with regard to joints and eyes.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/curly-coated-retriever/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Curly-Coated Retriever, a large athletic retriever, needs a complete diet that is sufficiently energetic on water and retrieving days, more measured at rest.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/curly-coated-retriever/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The Curly Coated Retriever is also known in French under the name Retriever with curly coat. It bears the FCI standard number 110 and belongs to group 8 of game retriever dogs, game flushing dogs and water dogs. A litter generally includes 7 to 8 puppies.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Curly-Coated Retriever
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Can the Curly Coated Retriever live in an apartment?
It can adapt to different lifestyles if it benefits from long outings and daily stimulation, but an apartment suits it less well than a house with a large garden.
### Is the Curly Coated Retriever easy to train?
Its intelligence and enthusiasm for work are real assets, but its independence requires consistent, regular training balanced between firmness and gentleness.
### What grooming does its curly coat require?
Brushing once or twice a week is generally sufficient, with increased frequency during the two annual shedding periods. A bath can be given as needed, around three times a year.
### Is the Curly Coated Retriever hypoallergenic?
No. Despite its curly coat and lack of an undercoat, the breed is not considered hypoallergenic.
## Find a Curly-Coated Retriever breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Curly-Coated Retriever breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Curly-Coated Retriever breeders by country
[14 breeders of Curly-Coated Retriever in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-curly-coated-retriever/germany) [7 breeders of Curly-Coated Retriever in Denmark](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-curly-coated-retriever/denmark) [2 breeders of Curly-Coated Retriever in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-curly-coated-retriever/austria) [2 breeders of Curly-Coated Retriever in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-curly-coated-retriever) [2 breeders of Curly-Coated Retriever in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-curly-coated-retriever/italy) [1 breeder of Curly-Coated Retriever in the Netherlands](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-curly-coated-retriever/netherlands) [1 breeder of Curly-Coated Retriever in Poland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-curly-coated-retriever/poland)
[All breeders of Curly-Coated Retriever in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-curly-coated-retriever)
## Ready to welcome a Curly-Coated Retriever?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-curly-coated-retriever)
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