What is the difference between a golden retriever and a Flat-Coated Retriever?

When it comes to color, the Golden Retriever has the light golden, golden or dark golden, or reddish coat, while the Flat-Coated Retriever has a liver or dark, black colored fur coat, but they can also come in a reddish color. Both breeds can vary in color and feathering; they will also have different head shapes.

How much does a Flat-Coated Retriever cost?

Flat-coated retrievers are not nearly as common as some other retrievers. It can be significantly more difficult to find them than other retrievers. Their overall costs are about what you’d expect from a larger dog. Typically, a puppy from a qualified breeder costs about $1,500 to $2,500.

Are Flat-Coated Retrievers cuddly?

Flat-Coated Retrievers are warm, loving and amazingly adaptable: active and spirited outdoors, calm and easygoing indoors. After a long day running, fetching and playing in the yard, the Flat-Coated Retriever will easily hop on the couch for a good, long cuddle.

What is a flat-coated golden retriever?

The Flat-Coated Retriever was originally developed as a dual-purpose retriever of game on land and from water, and they’re still popular for that purpose today. They also compete in obedience, rally, and agility, are super therapy dogs, and are ideal companions for people who are looking for an active dog breed.

How to tell a Flat Coated Retriever from a golden retriever?

Flat-Coated Retriever 1 Color. Right off the bat, you’ll notice these dogs are opposite colors. This is how you’ll always be able to tell them apart. 2 Coat. The texture of the coat differs slightly for these two breeds as well. 3 Face Shape. The last major physical difference between the Golden and Flat-Coated retriever is the head.

When did the Flat Coated Retriever breed come out?

The Golden retriever as a breed was recognized by the Kennel Club of England in 1911, and then by the AKC in 1932. The Flat-Coated retriever breed came about in the same fashion as the Golden retriever. S.E. Shirley, the founder of the British Kennel Club, wanted a retriever with a flatter coat and a dog with more refined features.

What kind of dog looks like a golden retriever?

The purebred dog that probably looks the most like a golden retriever is a flat-coated retriever. In addition to their looks, they share many behavioral qualities, as well. Here are some similarities and differences between the two breeds (thanks to Dogtime and the AKC for info about the flat-coated retriever):

What’s the difference between Golden Retrievers and black retrievers?

Golden retrievers are golden in color, compared to flat-coated retrievers that are black or liver in color Goldens are usually wonderful with kids, but flat-coated retrievers may be a little too exuberant for them Flat-coated retrievers may be slightly taller and leaner than goldens