Flat-coated Retriever

This magnificent animal has the silhouette of the Setter, combined with the exceptional appearance of the Newfoundland. He looks like a miniature and slimmed down Newfoundland, like the Setter.

Of medium size, his structure is powerful, but never heavy. This retriever at heart has a very unique look.

Height

Between 59 and 61 cm (23.23 to 24.02 inches) for the male
Between 56 and 59 cm (22.05 to 23.23 inches) for the female

Weight

Between 27 and 36 kg (59.52 to 79.37 pounds) for the male
Between 25 and 32 kg (55.12 to 70.55 pounds) for the female

Color

His dress is uniform and black or liver brown.

Hair

His hair, very full like the Newfoundland, is thick and very flat.

Morphology

His head is elongated like the Setter's, and has a moderately broad and flat skull.

His eyes are medium size, and hazelnut or dark brown. His small ears are hanging and close on both sides of the head.

His nose is in harmony with his coat. His tail does not rise above the back but is carried cheerfully.

According to the FCI breeds nomenclature, this breed belongs to group 8, section 2 and is #121