So, for those of you who think that ‘flat-coated’ is a silly name for such a fluffy dog, let me tell you why they’re called that. Apparently, before there were Labrador retrievers at all, there were two similar dogs. One was the flat-coated retriever. The other was the curly-coated retriever. They’re both pretty rare these days. The flat-coat was fluffy compared to the Labrador, but then, most dogs are. The curly-coated is, well, definitely curly. And looks kind of goofy to me. (By the way, sorry for the late post. Looking for an apartment is time-consuming, but applying for one (especially when you really, really, really want it, and there are at least four other people ahead of you for it) is very time-consuming, and mentally draining as well. On the upside, I didn’t have any trouble getting to sleep last night.)
Anyway, flat-coats don’t look goofy. They look awesome. (One more pic, after the break!)
Flat-coated retrievers have really soft coats, and are considered 'eminently pettable' by our team of top judges.
I think this guy smelled the dog treats in my backpack.