Curlies are extremely clever and will soon get bored if training programs get too boring but once trained, they are great gundogs and companions.
Yes!
Male will shed mostly once a year and females will shed to coincide with their seasons. Some Curlies shed a little throughout the year, whilst others completely ‘blow’ their coat.
Male will shed mostly once a year and females will shed to coincide with their seasons. Some Curlies shed a little throughout the year, whilst others completely ‘blow’ their coat.
There are just two colours, black and a dark brown which is called liver.
No.
The Curly is a pure breed of dog that is on the vulnerable breeds register in the UK.
The Curly is a pure breed of dog that is on the vulnerable breeds register in the UK.
You should ask to see the puppies with their mother and ask about the father.
The parents and in some cases the puppies should be health tested.
The parents should be x-rayed for hip dysplasia and have a certificate from the K.C./B.V.A/ANKC. The breeds average score is currently 11. The parents should have ideally had an eye examination and have a certificate to show this.
Both parents should be DNA tested for EIC, GSD, and PRA. There are high numbers of Curlies affected and carriers of EIC in the UK, so considering the small gene pool, affected and carrier puppies are very common, so should also be tested and their EIC status provided.
Ask about the age of the mother, as no bitch should be bred from before the age of two years. Ask if the breeder is a member of a breed Association/Club or an Assured Breeder with the RKC.
Contact a member of the committee for information on litters that may be available.
Ensure puppies are vet checked and microchipped by 8 weeks of age, as per UK law.
The parents and in some cases the puppies should be health tested.
The parents should be x-rayed for hip dysplasia and have a certificate from the K.C./B.V.A/ANKC. The breeds average score is currently 11. The parents should have ideally had an eye examination and have a certificate to show this.
Both parents should be DNA tested for EIC, GSD, and PRA. There are high numbers of Curlies affected and carriers of EIC in the UK, so considering the small gene pool, affected and carrier puppies are very common, so should also be tested and their EIC status provided.
Ask about the age of the mother, as no bitch should be bred from before the age of two years. Ask if the breeder is a member of a breed Association/Club or an Assured Breeder with the RKC.
Contact a member of the committee for information on litters that may be available.
Ensure puppies are vet checked and microchipped by 8 weeks of age, as per UK law.
The Curly is pretty much a ‘wash and go’ type of dog occasionally requiring a bit of hand trimming to tidy stay curls.
For the show ring a more structured trim is required but it is still relatively easy. Just like the old fashioned 80’s perm!
For the show ring a more structured trim is required but it is still relatively easy. Just like the old fashioned 80’s perm!
The Curly is on the Royal Kennel Club’s Vulnerable Breeds List. This list is for breeds that register under 300 dogs a year. Over the past few years the Curly registrations have averaged around 75 – 120 per year.