Supplanted by the labrador in the line, the flatcoated retriever still has its ardent fans, says David Tomlinson. But its tragic susceptibility to disease must be addressed
In 2016, just 1,348 flatcoats were registered with the Kennel Club, compared with 33,856 labradors.Infamous as the Edwardian country gentleman’s companion, these days the flatcoated retriever is eclipsed by the upstart labrador. Its enthusiasts …Continue reading »
