Curly-coated Retriever vs Flat-coated Retriever

Compare the Curly-coated Retriever to the Flat-coated Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Curly-coated Retrievers and Flat-coated Retrievers.

Curly-Coated Retriever vs Flat-Coated Retriever
Curly-Coated Retriever
Flat-Coated Retriever
Curly-Coated Retriever
Flat-Coated Retriever
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General Details
Curly-Coated Retriever
Flat-Coated Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-12 Years
8-10 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
22-24½ Inches
Weight
60-70 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Curly-Coated Retriever
Flat-Coated Retriever
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1700 AD
1859 AD
Temperament
Curly-Coated Retriever
Flat-Coated Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Above Average
Personality
Curly-Coated Retriever
Flat-Coated Retriever
Traits
Loving
Needy
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Curly-Coated Retriever
Flat-Coated Retriever
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Curly-Coated Retriever
Flat-Coated Retriever
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Curly-Coated Retriever
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Curly-Coated Retriever
Flat-Coated Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Curly-Coated Retriever
Flat-Coated Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Curly-Coated Retriever
Flat-Coated Retriever
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
None
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Above Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Above Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Curly-Coated Retriever
Flat-Coated Retriever
Average Lifespan
8-12 Years
8-10 Years
Health Concerns
Curly-Coated Retriever
Flat-Coated Retriever
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cancer
Hip dysplasia
Heart problems
Eye diseases
Hair Loss
Glycogen storage disease type III
Exercise Induced Collapse
Cancer
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Curly-Coated Retriever
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Curly
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Curly-Coated Retriever
Flat-Coated Retriever
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Liver
Liver
Black
Black
Liver
Liver
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