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Flatcoated retriever wanted!

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  • 08-01-2011 11:51pm
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    lisahallatt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭


    I'm desperately looking for a flatcoated retriever puppy this year. Does anyone know of any breeders or litters in Ireland? I know there are some in England but I ideally don't want to bring the puppy on the ferry back....
    Thanks,
    Lisa


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    boomerang
    Registered Users Posts: 3,189 ✭✭✭boomerang


    Hey OP,

    I know this isn't the answer you're looking for but I just wanted to warn you - these are gorgeous dogs but unfortunately they are very prone to cancer at a relatively early age. I'll try and dig out the facts for you.


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    lisahallatt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭lisahallatt


    Hi boomerang,
    Yes I have heard that but I think it's generally inherited cancer so if you buy from a proper breeder where both the mother and father have been screened and tested for the various problems then I imagine this is less of a problem? Correct me if I'm wrong though!


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    Cherry Blossom
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 6,935 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cherry Blossom


    There was a thread on flatcoated retrievers a while ago, they seem to be extremely rare in Ireland, I'm not sure if the previous poster found one at all, you should find the thread if you do a search for it.


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