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===Appearance===
The Flat-Coated Retriever [[breed standard]] calls for males to be {{convert|23|-|25|in|cm|abbr=on}} tall at the [[withers]], with a recommended weight of 60–80 lb (27–36 kg),<ref name="fci"/> and for females to be {{convert|22|-|24|in|cm|abbr=on}}, with a recommended weight of 55–75 lb (25–34 kg).<ref name="fci"/><ref name="fcrsa">{{Cite web |url=http://www.fcrsainc.org/breedstandard/index.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=2011-01-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101122235318/http://fcrsainc.org/breedstandard/index.html |archive-date=2010-11-22 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The Flat-Coated Retriever has strong muscular jaws and a relatively long muzzle. Its head is unique to the breed and is described as being "of one piece" with a minimal stop and a backskull of about the same length as the muzzle. It has almond-shaped, dark brown eyes with an intelligent, friendly expression. The ears are pendant, relatively small, and lie close to the head. The occiput (the bone at the back of the skull) is not to be accentuated (as it is in setters, for example) with the head flowing smoothly into a well-arched neck. The topline is strong and straight with a well-feathered tail of moderate length held straight off the back. This breed should be well-angulated front and rear, allowing for open, effortless movement.
[[Image:Flat Coated Retriever retrieving.jpg|thumb|right|upright|Flat-Coated Retrievers retrieve well on land or in the water.]] The Flat-Coated Retriever comes in three colors - black, liver, and yellow. However, yellow is a disqualifier in conformation, but they can compete in other venues.
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