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Welcome to Roberta C. Collectable gifts for dog lovers. We specialize in dog art including Curly-coated Retriever Custom Dog Art Oil Painting, dog prints, dog breed prints, limited edition print, tee shirts, sweatshirts. We also offer custom dog portraits in oil from your favorite photograph. The folowing Curly-coated Retriever Custom Dog Art Oil Painting for those who love the breed: Curly-coated Retriever is a Custom Dog Art Oil Painting that you will cherrish and display proudly.
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Pricing for:
Curly-coated Retriever Custom Dog Art Oil Painting
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| | Each Additional Dog |
| | 8" x 10" | $400 | | $100 |
| | 12" x 16" | $650 | | $150 |
| | 18" x 24" | $750 | | $150 |
| | 20" x 24" | $850 | | $200 |
| | 24" x 36" | $1200 | | $200 |
| | 30" x 40" | $1500 | | $200 |
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Interesting Breed information about Breed: Curly-coated Retriever
The Curly Coated Retriever (often referred to as a Curly) is an intelligent, friendly breed of dog originally bred for upland bird and waterfowl hunting. He is the tallest of the retrievers and is easily distinguishable by the mass of tight curls covering his body. Curly Coated Retrievers were developed as upland game hunters and waterfowl retrievers in England and were recognized as a breed as early as 1860. Curly Coated and Wavy Coated (now known as the Flat-Coated Retriever) were the first two recognized retriever breeds.
Appearance
The curly is an active, upstanding, well-muscled breed bred for upland bird and waterfowl hunting. The Curly is quite different in type and structure and somewhat different in temperament than the more common retrievers. A correct Curly will appear slightly leggy but is actually slightly longer than tall. The breed sports a coat of tight, crisp curls. He is balanced and agile with a significant air of endurance, strength, and grace.
Coat
The coat of the Curly is a hallmark of the breed. A correct coat is a thick mass of small curls that lie close to the skin. Breeders aim for tight, crisp, individually pronounced curls rather than loose, open curls. The coat is sufficiently dense to provide protection in ill weather and icy water, and against brambles and briars.
The only places on a Curly's body that are not covered in tight curls are the forehead, face, front of forelegs, and feet, where the hair should be short, smooth, and straight. A looser curl is acceptable on the ears. The breed should have no undercoat.
Patches of uncurled hair behind the withers or bald patches of skin are undesirable. The coat should not be sparse, silky, fuzzy, very harsh, dry, or brittle.
Bald patches which may temporarily occur in growing puppies who are changing to adult coat and in bitches who have recently whelped are not necessarily indicative of a permanent problem.
Colour
The only acceptable colours for the Curly Coated Retriever are solid black and solid liver (brown). Occasional white hairs are permissable, but white patches are a serious fault.
Eyes should be either black or brown in black dogs, and brown or amber in liver dogs. Yellow eyes are undesirable.
The nose should be fully pigmented, black in black dogs and liver in liver dogs.
Height and weight
Dogs: 25-27 in at the withers
Bitches: 23-25 in
Weight should be in correct proportion to the size of the dog.
Dogs: 80-100 lb
Bitches: 60-80 lb
Temperament
The Curly Coated Retriever is a lively, fun-loving breed. They are slow to mature, which makes them a great addition to any active family. As long as the CCR has enough exercise, he can be calm and laid back in the home environment, which makes them both a great activity dog as well as a placid member of the family. CCRs are great dogs for active sports such as hunt tests, flyball and dog agility trails as they love the outdoors, working with people, and activities of any kind.
Curly Coated Retrievers were bred to work more independently than other retrievers. This has given them a reputation for being reserved with strangers and they are often accused of being aloof because of it. However, CCRs are loyal to those they know and are fond of children.
CCRs are extremely intelligent, learn quickly, and love to please their owners; even so, training one can sometimes be difficult as they can easily get bored with repetitive training. Short, fun sessions are the best way to a CCR's mind. The breed is quick to figure things out, and once it has learned how to do something (such as open a gate or door), he will use his new skill any time he sees fit.
This breed can sometimes be stubborn and self-willed. These individuals need careful motivational training, as preventing bad behavior is much easier than reversing it.
Care and maintenance
Coat
To maintain the crisp, tight curls on a Curly Coated Retreiver, groomers avoid brushing the dog, as this could promote unwanted fuzziness or fluffiness. Instead, they comb the coat to remove any dead hair before bathing the dog. After bathing, the curl is looser and fluffier but will tighten up, especially if sprayed with plain water. A Curly kept as a companion and/or hunting animal need not be elaborately groomed but needs to be kept clean and free of mats for the health of the dog. Bathing should be as needed. Dead hair should be combed out of the coat as needed and toe-nails should be kept trim.
Show ring exhibitors normally trim feathering from the tail, ears, belly, legs, and feet. Trimming is not required when exhibiting a Curly at a conformation dog show, but most judges will likely discount the dog if he is not trimmed. Shearing of the body coat is undesirable.
All Curlies shed. Bitches usually shed more heavily during their heat cycles (usually twice a year). Dogs and bitches may also shed more in the spring, especially those living in areas with extreme seasonal temperature changes. Combing through the coat to remove dead hair is helpful, particularly during those times of heavier shedding.
Feeding
An active dog which is also prized for his endurance, the Curly usually needs a high-quality food. Some breeders feed a natural diet, consisting of meat and vegetables. Others feed good quality commercial dog foods. Some breeders feed both. A good Curly breeder or a veterinarian can recommend a suitable diet for a Curly, depending on age, size, and activity level.
Exercise
The Curly Coated Retriever likes exercise; he was bred for athleticism and endurance in the field. A Curly is an intelligent dog and is happiest when he has adequate exercise, mental stimulation and play. Swimming is ideal and so is running and walking with his owner. Retrieving work or play, such as retrieving a tennis ball, is another way to exercise the dog. He is not a dog for the lazy owner.
While active and exuberant outside, at play, or in the field, the adult curly is a calm house dog.
Life expectancy
Average life expectancy is 9-12 years, although there are instances of Curlies living to 15 to 17 years of age.
Known medical issues
Hip dysplasia
Eye problems such as cataracts, corneal dystrophy, distichiasis, entropion, ectropion, or retinal dysplasia
Cardiac problems
Seizuring (Epilepsy)
Bloat
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Additional Breeds for: Custom Dog Art Oil Painting
Affenpinscher
Afghan Hound
Airedale Terrier
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Curly-coated Retriever
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