Height and Weight
The male members of the Curly breed normally weigh about 70 to 80 lbs., and have a height of 25 to 27 in at the withers; while the bitches are lighter and smaller. Their weight is 65 to 75 lbs., and their height is 23 to 25 in.
Temperament
Similar to most retrievers, Curlies are valued as family pets. They are generally lively and fun-loving. As long as the breed is given ample exercise, they can remain calm and laid-back in their home environment. This makes them excellent activity dogs as well as placid members of the household. Nevertheless, Curlies have the tendency to become rather aloof with strangers. Generally, they are highly intelligent that they can get bored easily with repetitive training.
Grooming
Most members of the Curly breed are easy to groom. Their crispy curly coat only needs to be brushed as needed in order to get rid of their dead hair. Trimming is recommended to tidy them up. They shed very lightly and their coat has essential oils that can keep it naturally curly and repel dust and dirt. Bathing needs to be done not too frequently to preserve the oils.
Health Concerns
Curly Coated Retrievers are known to suffer from canine hip dysplasia, epilepsy, and several eye problems. Other ailments include cardiac diseases, bloating, exercise induced collapse, glycogen storage disease, and even cancer. With proper diet and regular exercise, the Curlies can live for as long as 9 to 14 years.


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