These crosses produced the wavy or flat coated retriever that was to become extremely popular by the second half of the 1800s. One is the tweed water dog or tweed water spaniel, which was sort of a regional type of unrefined curlycoated retriever that was endemic to the scottish borders and northumberland. Curlycoated retriever dog breed characteristic, daily and. Curlycoated retriever information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the akc breed standard. A curly is an intelligent dog and is happiest when it has adequate exercise, mental stimulation and play. Developed in scotland during the mid1800s, the goldens ancestors were a mix of wavy coated retrievers, tweed water spaniels, setters, and bloodhounds. Curlycoated retriever dog breed information, pictures. The curly coated club of america was officially created in 1979. Breed curly coated retriever seattle purebred dog rescue. A solidly balanced, quick, strong, agile and robust retriever breed, the curly coated retriever has all of the physical attributes necessary to work as long as there is work to be done. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. This section is from the book all about dogs a book for doggy people, by charles henry lane. The days arrived, your curly coated retriever has hit the front page of their own book. Dog photo print,book of the dog by vera shaw vintage reproduction photo.
A selection of cards, clippings and adverts from the gill may collection. Review how much curly coated retriever puppies for sale sell for below. The curlycoated retriever earned enormous recognition in england during the mid1800s. These entries are written by the parent breed clubs, and many of them are quite pravdaesque xx is the smartest dog ever.
A personalised, exclusive book is the most pawsome gift for a dog lover. Curly coated retriever training and puppy training, by michele welton, dog trainer, breed selection consultant, author of 15 dog books dog training is much less about the teaching of commands and much more about how you live with your dog. Elsewhere this type of retriever became extinct but similar types did exist in the united kingdom and europe. This breed is the oldest of the surviving english retrievers. Myles is the only american breed curly of record to date to win a challenge certificate at crufts and take a placement at crufts. The breeds curls were introduced later, after the mix was crossed with the poodle, also a water retriever breed. A place for animal lovers, breed enthusiasts and pedigree addicts. History of the curly coated retriever curly coated retriever club. B the black curly coated retriever little or nothing seems to be known of the history of this dog, now so extensively bred throughout the united kingdom. Of the many things this book has to say in regards to the curly coated retriever it uses the following to describe the curly coated retriever as a distinct, but not so popular retriever breed of the time. The result was a black or livercolored retriever with tight curls on his body and a zest for water retrieving.
The second book the illustrated book of the dog by vero shaw, was written in 1881. The country of origin calls for a taller dog and bitch, with only 27 inches 69 cm for males and 25 inches 64 cm. The cost to buy a curly coated retriever varies greatly and depends on many factors such as the breeders location, reputation, litter size, lineage of the puppy, breed popularity supply and demand, training, socialization efforts, breed lines and much more. The curly coated retriever is the oldest of the retriever breeds. The breed is pretty rare inside the usa but is more popular in australia and. The curly coated retriever is described as possessing grace and elegance in outline, carriage and attitude that is somewhat uncommon among the retrieving breeds. The history of retrievers a vintage dog books breed. See more ideas about curly coated retriever, vintage dog, dog photos. It has a glorious lowmaintenance curly coat that comes in black and brown liver. The curly coated retriever, which the murray is often confused with, did not appear in australia until circa 1870. There are actually two sources for this type of coat in golden retriever.
Nyehyrst is a curlycoated retriever breeder near green bay, wisconsin. Curlycoated retriever information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos. Simply pick the yappy icon that looks most like your curly, the name of your dog, and leave us to do the rest. Curly coated retrievers are said to be one of the oldest of the retriever breeds in england as early as the late 18th century. The breed began to grow even more as more dogs got imported from australia, new zealand and england into the united states in the 1960s.
There is no doubt that the curly coated retriever is one of the oldest breeds that are classified as retrievers. The club publishes the curly commentator, a bimonthly newletter, sponsors a national specialty, and supports the placement of curlies needing good homes through curly rescue. The murray river curly coated retriever is an extremely rare dog breed that was developed in australia over a hundred years ago, as evidenced by photographs of these dogs as far back as the 1880s. Prized for his mass of small crisp curls, colored in solid black or liver, the curlycoated retriever is also the dog worlds best kept secret, as his devoted fans attest. Once the shotgun became more affordable, game or birds that were shot were often left crippled. Curly coated retriever puppies for sale from reputable dog.
At all events, there is no getting at the exact source of the breed, and on that account i am led to think that some nonsporting dog, such as the poodle. Curly coated retriever years gone by home facebook. The breed archive for curly coated retrievers is exclusively for provably purebred curly coated retrievers registered with internationally recognised registries of purebred curly coated retrievers. Curly coated retriever the first of the waterfowl retrieving breeds, the curlycoated retriever is of british origin. The labrador site is a participant in the amazon eu associates programme, an affiliate advertising programme designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees. To keep our archive clear and reliable we cannot allow dogs without papers or mixes except for ancient ancestors of the breed. The golden retriever was first recognized by the american kennel club as a registered breed in 1925. Nona kilgore bauer prized for his mass of small crisp curls covering his black or livercolored body, as his name aptly describes, the curly coated retriever can outswim, outrun and outclass any of the sporting. The curlycoated retriever is a gentle but happy dog who desires only to please. Poised, proud, and wickedly smart, the curly is a thinking persons. The curlycoated retriever is one of the oldest retrieving breeds, probably the oldest, and was the first breed of dog used to any extent known as a retriever in england. The ccrca, chartered in 1979, is the national parent club for the breed. Training curlycoated retrievers sensible dog training. It was developed as a specialist waterfowl retriever.
Originally published in 1921, this is one of the earliest detailed works on retrievers and retriever trials. It is said that the curlycoated retriever is descended from the old english water dog, the smaller newfoundland, and the irish water spaniel. In this article, well take a look at the curly coated retriever s long swimming history, and why theyll need plenty of water around to keep them happy today. Characteristics, history, care tips, and helpful information for pet owners. Created to retrieve game from land or water, the curlycoated retriever dog breed was popular with english gamekeepers, hunters, and poachers alike. Curly coated retriever dog breed facts and information. Prized for being hardworking and loyal, these retrievers are recognizable by their dense, tight curls lying close to the body in a deep black or rich liver color. Landaracurl royal warrant is now the second curly coated retriever in the history of the breed to hold both an american akc championship and the irish show champion titles.
Stanley dangerfield and elsworth howell, the international encyclopedia of dogs 1984 edition mermaid books. Dogs, dog photos, heartbeat, historical photos, animal pictures, labrador retriever. A curly does shed but the coat never grows longer than two or three cm in length and therefore never needs any formal grooming. The curlycoated retriever is descended from the now extinct english water spaniel. At one time, the curly coat was the gamekeepers favorite hunt. The curly coated retriever a complete anthology of the. The history of retrievers a vintage dog books breed classic labrador flat coated retriever golden retriever by c. In 1924, the first curly coated retriever became registered with the american kennel club. Welcome to the curly coated retriever club of america.
It is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. The curlycoated retriever is a breed of dog originally bred in england for upland bird and. Originating in england, the curly coated retriever is considered one of the oldest retriever breeds, emerging from the 16th century through the now extinct english water spaniel, the retrieving setter, and possibly the irish water spaniel. Curly coated retriever temperament, personality, training, behavior, pros and cons, advice, and information, by michele welton, dog trainer, behavioral consultant, author of 15 dog books. I was the chairman of the organizing committee for the first curly world seminar 810.
The curlycoated retriever is a true specialized hunting dog that can outswim, outrun, and outclass any of the sporting breeds. Curlies are great dogs for active sports such as hunt tests, flyball and dog agility trials as they love the outdoors. It is the tallest of the retrievers and is easily distinguishable by the mass of tight curls covering its body. The ccr comes in black and liver, the murray only comes in liver. Curlycoated retriever history, personality, appearance. Nyehyrst curlycoated retrievers nyehyrst curlycoated. They will lend their personality to fit your behavior, whether active or inactive.
They are an active land retriever and a hardy water retriever, able to withstand the rigors of repeated retrieves into heavy thickets or cold waters. The curly coated retriever may be the most graceful and elegant of the retrievers, appearing longer legged and more agile than the others. Youll soon have a unique book that stars your legendary curly. The history of the curly coated retriever isnt clear, with no documented evidence of when and where the breed came into existence. The curlycoated retriever not always hyphenated, and often called the curly for short is a breed of dog originally bred in england for upland bird and waterfowl hunting. Buy the curly coated retriever a complete anthology of the dog on free shipping on qualified orders. The curlycoated retriever has been around since the late 18th century, probably created by crossing nowextinct old english water dogs, irish water spaniels and small newfoundlands, with, yes, some poodle added later. Its likeness is depicted in sporting works of art dating back 300 years. Check out the entry for the curlycoated retriever the akcs complete dog book the latest edition the entry on the flatcoat, which follows this one, is also quite good. The curly coated retriever is a multifunctional working breed, which was invented in england in the xviii century to hunt ducks and other waterfowls. Curlycoated retriever dog breed history, information and.
Curlycoated retriever breed information all you need to. The curlycoated retriever, among the oldest of the retriever breeds, is a famously versatile gundog and peerless swimmer. The history of retrievers a vintage dog books breed classic labrador flat coated retriever golden retriever charles c. Find great deals on ebay for curly coated retriever and curly coated retriever book. However, its generally believed that the curly is the oldest of the retriever breeds. In its early days this breed was sometimes called simply the curly retriever. The curlycoated retriever is a true specialized hunting dog that can.
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