How Many Different Types Of Retriever Are There Bred In The UK?

The Curly Coated retriever, Flat Coated retriever, Golden retriever and the Labrador retriever are the different types of retievers bred in UK.

The Curly Coated retriever often referred to as Curly, is a friendly and intelligent breed of dog. They can be distinguished by the mass of tight curls on their body. The curly coated retriever is the tallest of the retrievers and are developed as gane hunters. They are a fun loving and lively breed. They are great dogs for active sports like flyball and hunt tests. They are mainly outdoor dogs and love working with people.

Flat coated retriever is a specialist retriever and is known for its friendly, outgoing and devoted personality. They are versatile hunters, retrieving on land as well as in water. They get along well with cats and other pets in the house. They require a lot of mental and physical activity to keep them going. Due to their playful and puppy like behaviour, they are referred to as the 'Peter Pan of dogs'.

The Golden Retriever is a popular and relatively modern breed of dog.  They are active and funloving and are known for their patient demeanour. They make excellent hunters and are famous for their scenting abilities.

The Labrador retriever make excellent working dogs and companion. They are a very obedient breed and can be easily trained. Their steady temperament and ability to learn quickly make them ideal for the search and rescue jobs and as assistance dogs.