The Curly Retriever, as the name implies, has a curly coat. He is independent and calm, so that he never appears shy and does not get carried away with himself. At dog shows, the temperamentally correct Curly Retriever will stand firm in his place and obey well; in the field, the Curly Retriever is very enthusiastic, solid and brave by nature; at home, he appears calm and friendly. The Curly Retriever is one of the oldest retrievers and has an amazing sense of smell and memory. This intelligent, robust and versatile retriever is cited by most experts who study dogs as one of the oldest breeds of retriever. The breed was developed in England and has long been a favorite of British gamekeepers. Its natural field ability, brave and persistent spirit, sturdy body and strong temperament give it the ability to work continuously, hunting beast and fowl prey in hidden depths and cold water. In order to be fit for a full day of hunting, a Curly Retriever must be smooth and healthy, strong and agile. The shape, body structure and posture combine to form a beautiful form unlike any other hunting dog breed. It also offers a unique working ability that people desire. In profile, the Curly Retriever forms a proper angle in the front and rear. Comparing height and length with other breeds, it gives the impression of having higher limbs than other breeds. In terms of body structure, the Curly Retriever is an upright, alert and confident dog. In terms of movement, all parts of the body combine smoothness, strength, coordination and proportion in an organic way. The coat, as a characteristic of the breed, is particularly important for all curly-coated dogs, whether they are companions, hunting dogs or show dogs. The perfect coat is characterized by a dense, fine, firm, well defined, clean curl. Confident, determined and proud of character, this active, intelligent dog can be a charming and curly, refined family companion, or a determined, patient hunting dog.
The Curly Retriever is alert, obedient and responds positively to family and friends, both at home and in the field. Independent by nature, discriminating and intelligent, the Curly Retriever can sometimes appear withdrawn and stubborn, and likewise appear aloof to strangers in comparison to other Retrievers. The independence and calmness of the Curly Retriever is such that he never appears shy or self-congratulatory. At dog shows, the temperamentally correct Curly Retriever will stand firmly in his place, obey well, and check with ease, and may or may not wag his tail very vigorously in the process. In the wild, the Curly Retriever is very enthusiastic, solid and brave by nature. At home, he appears calm and friendly.
Shyness is a defect, and any dog that shows shyness to inspection at dog shows will be punished. There will be some leniency with underage puppies, as they are developing, not yet fully trained and inexperienced. The quality of the Curly-coated Retriever's coat depends on the daily intake of nutrients, and if you want the coat to become good, then you must eat well and
Protein - Adequate protein can guarantee the quality of the Curly-coated Retriever's hair growth, making it grow faster and stronger, as well as improving hair splitting. For the Curly-coated Retriever in particular, adequate protein makes it less likely to break.