| Everything about the Curly-coated Retriever points
to the lrish Water Spaniel or the Standard Poodle
contributing to its ancestry. The Labrador Retriever
also played some part in producing this fine breed.
The Curly-coated Retriever has an excellent nose
and a good memory. It is a better guard than other
retrievers, and while a little anti-social with its canine
colleagues in the shooting field, it generally combines
its working life admirably with that of a reliable
family dog. It requires vigorous exercise, and fares
best in a country environment. Its curly coat does not
need to be brushed or combed, just dampened down
and massaged with circular movements. Advice should
be sought on the necessary trimming for exhibitions.
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