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Pets for People with Allergies
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Of the millions of people across the country, approximately fifteen percent are allergic to animals, namely dogs and cats. Even so, many of these people with allergies chose to get a dog or cat, replace one after it died or keep the pet they already had although advised by their physician to give the animal up. Many people feel that allergies to their pets are a minor inconvenience compared to the joy and companionship of owning one. If you are considering getting a dog, but suffer from a pet allergy, become as knowledgeable about allergies as possible and learn about practical ways to manage your allergies so you can experience of pleasure of having a dog.…
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Curly-Coated Retriever
| Life Span: | 9 and 14 years. However, it has been documented that they have lived to reach the age of 17. |
| Litter Size: | 8 puppies |
| Group: | Gun Dog, Sporting Group |
| Recognized By: | CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR |
| Color: | The only acceptable colors of the Curly-Coated Retriever are pure black or pure liver (brown). Occasionally some what hairs are permitted, but white patches are not a serious flaw. |
| Hair Length: | Short |
| Size: | Large |
| Shedding: | Moderate Shed |
| Male Height: | 25-27 inches |
| Male Weight: | 80-100 pounds |
| Female Height: | 23-25 inches |
| Female Weight: | 65-85 pounds |
| Living Area: | It is not recommended that the Curly-Coated Retriever is kept in an apartment style environment. They will do best with at least a large fenced yard. However, they are family dogs and desire close contact with the family and should not be left alone outside all day long. They are very active outdoor dogs and love to run and swim, but they are very quiet and calm indoor animals. |
About this Breed
Curly-Coated Retriever can be described as a large, hardy, and athletic looking dog. They have a tight curly coat which will protect them from debris and injuries when they are out in the brush. Their tight curls even extend to their small ears, back of the neck, and tail. Only the face, the front of the legs, and the hocks are smooth. They should be strong, agile, while remaining elegant. The dog should be longer than it is tall at the withers. They should have strong limbs and the back should be strong and level. The hindquarters should be strong and muscular and in balance with front angulation. The thighs are to be powerful with muscle that continues down into the second thigh. The rear dewclaws should be removed. The shoulder blades are considered to be very long and covered in muscle. The front dewclaws are generally removed as well. The feet are round and compact with thick pads and arched toes. The head of the Curly-Coated Retriever is longer than it is wide and is wedge shaped. This makes them readily distinguishable from the other retriever breeds. The head has a continuous straight taper to the nose. It is clean cut but not blocky or cheeky. The expression of the Curly-Coated Retriever is alert and intelligent. They have large almond shaped eyes that are not too prominent. The ears are small and are set slightly higher than the eye. The gait of the Curly-Coated Retriever is powerful and strong while remaining agile and fast. This is essential for their place as a gun dog in water retrieving. They cover large amounts of ground very quickly but they never appear to be lumbering. It is a gait that is balanced front to rear and seems almost effortless. This balance is necessary for their endurance.
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