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Jolly Bodies Curly Coated Retrievers
In 1966 Dale Detweiler's English import, CH Siccawei Black Rod, proved the catalyst for turning the breed around. Not only
was he extensively used and shown, but more dogs were subsequently imported from both Australia and England and became
the base for revitalizing the breed in this country. Today, there are several well-respected lines that have been going for
approximately 20 years with significant contributions to the breed.
In 1979 the turnaround was sufficient to form Curly Coated Retriever Club of America, now the national breed club for AKC
registered Curlies.
The Curly Coated Retriever is still very much the breed it has always been - unique in looks, loving and easily trained, and fully
capable of stepping from the show ring to the field every weekend. Although there are far more Curlies with Championships
than with working titles, there are still more with titles at both ends of their names than most other sporting breeds.
 CH Soft Maple's O' Dark Thirty JH, SH, MH, WC, WCX, WCQ, CD, CGC, TT, HOF CR-CA177/89M/C-PI-ECHO, CR-685, CR-536G27M-T (Jet)  Pizzazz Jollybodies Aquila (Rachel)  CH Jollybodies Touch 'Em All Time CGC
Jolly Bodies Curlies
Ellen Manes
The family pet often becomes an important and necessary part of our lives. For a dog to become
that ideal family pet, he should be adaptable, eager to learn and eager to please. Gentle, yet
courageous and dependable. A Curly has all these qualities plus the intelligence which enables
him to learn easily. He is of even temperament and charmingly affectionate - rather than nervous
and jittery, and is at his happiest when he is included in family activities.
Even though he has a quiet imperturbable temperament, the Curly's loyalty and affection for his
family make him an ideal natural guard. Generally his bark alone will be sufficient to ward off
unwanted intruders, but in a dangerous situation he can be trusted to protect his family.
Intelligent, quick-witted, affectionate, utterly charming and totally devoted, the Curly-Coated
Retriever is an exceptional animal, and individual in its own right.
 Showing Your Curly Coated Retriever Health and Medical Problems: Reputable breeders will be happy to discuss potential problems in the breed and be honest about those that have cropped up in their lines. They should be able to discuss the health screening done with their breeding stock and other measures they've taken to reduce the likelihood of problems. They should be willing to guarantee against common problems and want to know of anything that might show up later in your puppy. In general, if your Curly should develop a major health problem, you should tell your breeder about it. This way, the breeder can remain informed about potential problems in their lines. Such problems would include:Elbow and Hip Dysplasia,Patterned Baldness,Eye Problems seizures, cancer, and anything else that might be heritable. Like most modern dog breeds, Curlies are experiencing a disturbing increase in the number of dogs who contract malignant cancers.  Curly-Coated Retriever Information Hannah's page
2004 CCRCA National
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