Update: Canine Chronicle Virtual Dog Show – You Be The Judge! – Flat-Coated Retriever

Bitch C

It is time to put your thinking caps on! For today’s Virtual Dog Show, we are asking our readers to be the judge and place the following Flat-Coated Retrievers First, Second, and Third AND to tell us why.

The complete AKC Official Standard for the Flat-Coated Retriever is available online here. As quoted from the AKC Standard, the general appearance of a Flat-Coated Retriever is as follows:

The Flat-Coated Retriever is a versatile family companion hunting retriever with a happy and active demeanor, intelligent expression, and clean lines. The Flat-Coat has been traditionally described as showing ” power without lumber and raciness without weediness .” The distinctive and most important features of the Flat-Coat are the silhouette (both moving and standing), smooth effortless movement, head type, coat and character. In silhouette the Flat-Coat has a long, strong, clean, “one piece” head, which is unique to the breed. Free from exaggeration of stop or cheek, the head is set well into a moderately long neck which flows smoothly into well laid back shoulders. A level topline combined with a deep, long rib cage tapering to a moderate tuck – up create the impression of a blunted triangle. The brisket is well developed and the forechest forms a prominent prow. This utilitarian retriever is well balanced, strong, but elegant; never cobby, short legged or rangy. The coat is thick and flat lying, and the legs and tail are well feathered. A proud carriage, responsive attitude, waving tail and overall look of functional strength, quality, style and symmetry complete the picture of the typical Flat-Coat.

UPDATE: Our “at home judges” overwhelmingly chose Bitch C as their first place. Thank you to all for your enthusiastic participation!

If you have 3 dog photos of your own you would like to share for this series or have any feedback – please email Cheslie at cheslie@caninechronicle.com. We look forward to your participation!

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