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•   Dog Breed Pictures: Flat-Coated Retriever The Flat-Coated Retriever originated in the late 1800s when English breeders crossed dogs from the North American Saint Lawrence River area with Irish Setters. •   Flat-Coated Retriever Breed Standard 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. •   Flat-coated Retriever Dog - Breed Information The breed was developed in Britain. It was probably the result of crosses of the St. John's Newfoundland, the setter, the sheepdog and spaniel-like water dogs. The founder of the Kennel Club of England, Mr. E. Shirley, did a great deal to promote the breed in the 1870's. The Flat-Coated Retriever was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1984. •   Flat Coated Retriever Pictures A collection of photos and pictures of Flat Coated Retrievers. None of these dogs or puppies are for sale, they are pets of the people who's names are listed with the photo.