Curly-Coated Retriever

Curly-Coated Retrievers are intelligent, hard-working, lovable dogs. These guys are believed to be the first retriever breed. Despite being the original, Curlys are now one of the least common retrievers.

Illustration courtesy of the Swedish Kennel Club

Curly-Coated Retrievers are intelligent, hard-working, lovable dogs. These guys are believed to be the first retriever breed. Despite being the original, Curlys are now one of the least common retrievers.

Fun Fact

After World War I, only 5 Curly-Coated Retrievers were registered.

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