Helen Clark
#7 Per the breed standard, the only colors allowable in the breed are solid black or solid liver
#8 The dense, lustrous coat lies flat along the body and requires brushing at least once a week
#9 The Flat-Coat’s heritage as a hunting dog means he requires a great deal of daily exercise
#10 Retriever field trials or hunt tests are a perfect activity for this breed
#11 Flat-Coated Retrievers are slow to mature
#12 They are characterized by a confident, outgoing personality and a wagging tail
