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ladies and Gentlemen let's dive into the
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world of one of the most striking breeds
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out there the flatcoated retriever now
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before you get all star eyed thinking
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about adopting one of these Shiny Happy
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Dogs let's explore 12 reasons why you
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should never own a flatcoated retriever
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by the end of this you might just think
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twice about that adorable face staring
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back at you one stunning looks first off
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let's talk about their appearance
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flatcoated retrievers are gorgeous with
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their glossy black or liver coats and
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those big expressive eyes they look like
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they just stepped off a doggy Runway
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you'll be the Envy of the dog park until
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they start acting like a toddler on a
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sugar high sure they look great but
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beauty comes with a hefty dose of chaos
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two high energy levels now if you
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thought owning a dog meant lounging on
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the couch while they nap at your feet
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think again flatcoated retrievers are
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high energy dogs that require at least
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an hour of exercise every day if you
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can't keep up with their enthusiasm for
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Life get ready for some serious
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destruction as they find ways to
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entertain themselves like chewing your
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face pair of shoes or redecorating your
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living room with their teeth three
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puppyhood let's get real about their
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development these dogs have an extended
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puppy phase that can last up to 3 or 4
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years that means you'll be dealing with
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a hyperactive furball for what feels
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like an eternity you'll find yourself
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wondering if you adopted a dog or a
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Perpetual toddler four stubbornness
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overload training ha good luck with that
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flatcoated retrievers can be as stubborn
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as a mule on a diet they'll look you
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dead in the eye while ignoring your
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commands like they're auditioning for a
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role in an indie film about rebellion
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you'll find yourself negotiating with a
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dog that has no interest in your
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Authority it's like trying to teach
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calculus to a goldfish five separation
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anxiety these dogs are velcro dogs they
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want to be with you all the time leave
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them alone for too long and you might
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come home to find your couch has been
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transformed into confetti they can
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suffer from separation anxiety like it's
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an Olympic sport so if you work long
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hours or travel fre L this breed may not
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be the best fit six chewing
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Champions let's talk about chewing
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because these little Terrors have Jaws
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that could rival a crocodile they love
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to chew on everything shoes Furniture
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even your favorite rug will become their
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personal chew toy if you don't want your
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house to look like a war zone after
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leaving them alone for 5 minutes invest
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in some strong chew toys and consider
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creating them when you're not
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machines flatcoated retrievers are like
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living alarm systems they bark at
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everything the mailman the wind and even
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that leaf that dared to flutter by if
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you live in an apartment or Close
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Quarters with neighbors prepare for some
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awkward conversations about your dog's
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vocalizations eight health issues like
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many breeds flatcoated retrievers come
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with their own set of health problems
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think cancer and hip dysplasia you might
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find yourself at the vet more often than
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you'd like which can really add up
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financially so much for those dreams of
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now you're budgeting for doggy doctor
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lifespan speaking of health concerns
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let's talk lifespan flatcoated
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retrievers typically live around 8 to 10
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years barely enough time to get through
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puppyhood before they start aging like
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fine milk you'll be left with memories
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and an empty space in your heart far too
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soon 10 not ideal for small pets if you
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have small pets like hamsters or cats
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you might want to think twice about
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bringing home a flatcoated retriever
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they were bred to hunt and may see your
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beloved Pets As potential prey without
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proper training and supervision your
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furry friends might not stand a chance
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instincts 11 grooming needs while their
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beautiful coats may look Majestic
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maintaining them is another story
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regular grooming is essential otherwise
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you'll end up with a matted mess that
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resembles something out of a horror
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movie if you're not ready to invest time
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and effort into grooming sessions good
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luck with that 12 quirky behaviors
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finally let's address the quirks
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flatcoated retrievers have unique
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personalities that can range from
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charmingly eccentric to downright
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bizarre one minute they're snuggling up
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next to you the next minute they're
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chasing their tail like it owes them
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money if you're looking for
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predictability in your pet prepare for
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surprises in conclusion while flatcoated
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retrievers are undeniably beautiful and
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full of Personality owning one is no
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walk in the park it's more like an
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obstacle course filled with barking fits
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and chewing challenges so unless you're
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ready for this wild adventure filled
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with with love and maybe some chaos
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maybe stick with a goldfish instead
