Flatdoodle
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Are you looking for a friendly, intelligent and active dog to enrich your life? Then the Flatdoodle is just right for you! This medium-sized breed impresses with its soft, curly coat and cheerful nature. Let's find out more about this wonderful dog!
Characteristics
The Flatdoodle is a loving and loyal companion that snuggles up close to its family. It has a cheerful, playful nature and brings zest to everyday life. His intelligence and willingness to learn make him easy to train and suitable for various dog sports or as a therapy dog.
With a height of 40-63 cm and a weight of 18-30 kg, the Flatdoodle is a medium-sized dog that can adapt well to different living conditions as long as it gets enough exercise and mental exercise. Its soft, curly coat in many different colors such as black, white, brown or beige is not only pretty to look at, but also sheds very little and is therefore well suited for allergy sufferers.
The Flatdoodle is a social breed that gets along well with children and other pets. Its friendly and open nature makes it an ideal family dog. However, socialization and training should be started early in order to promote a balanced and good-natured character.
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The right food
When choosing food, make sure that it contains high-quality ingredients, is balanced and meets your dog's requirements. Age, size or weight, activity and health status play an important role. You should follow the manufacturer's recommendations for the amount of food.
Treats should only be fed in moderation and deducted from the basic diet to avoid obesity.
Puppies can be fed 4-6 times a day. The number of meals should be gradually reduced to 2 per day until the dog is fully grown. A rest period should be observed after meals.
Fresh drinking water should be available at all times.
Health & Care
Flatdoodles are hardy dogs, but as with all breeds, they can suffer from certain health problems. The Flatdoodle's coat should be brushed regularly to prevent matting and promote healthy skin. The ears should also be checked and cleaned if necessary, as they can be susceptible to infections. It is also important to trim the claws and clean the teeth regularly.
Suitable accessories
You should purchase the following accessories for your Flatdoodle: A cozy dog bed or dog blanket for him to rest on, a suitable brush or comb for regular grooming and possibly special grooming products for curly coats. A clipper can be useful for trimming the coat. Claw clippers and tick tweezers are also essential.
Hard-wearing toys for chewing, playing and fetching help active Flatdoodles to work off their mental and physical energy.
A lead and a well-fitting collar or harness are required for walks.
And of course, the food bowl and water bowl should not be missing.
A transport box or a car blanket can be useful to keep your Flatdoodle safe and clean when traveling.
Also get yourself a first aid kit. Ask your vet what should be in the first aid kit.
Origin & History
The Flatdoodle is a cross between two popular dog breeds: the Flat Coated Retriever and the Poodle. This cross was created in North America in the 1990s when breeders wanted to breed a family dog with the positive characteristics of both breeds. The Flatdoodle was to combine the intelligence, easy handling and allergy-friendly coat of the Poodle with the friendliness, charm and willingness to work of the Flat Coated Retriever.
As the Flatdoodle is not a purebred breed, there are no fixed breeding standards and no official recognition by the FCI. Nevertheless, the Flatdoodle has won over many dog lovers in recent years and is becoming increasingly popular as a family and companion dog.
As it is a relatively young dog breed, the history of the Flatdoodle is closely linked to that of its parent breeds. The Flat Coated Retriever originates from Great Britain and was bred for hunting in the 19th century. The Poodle, on the other hand, has a long history dating back to ancient Rome and Egypt and has been used for many different purposes over the centuries, including as a water dog, lap dog and circus dog.
