If they are expensive (I don't know how expensive they are since Lady was a gift from heaven -- read about her birth in her thread and you'll see why I say that), then I really lucked out with Lady.

Experts say the flat-coated retriever is an excellent breed because it hasn't been touched by puppy mills/pet shops like the other 3 types of retrievers:

1) Golden
2) Labrador
3) Curly-coated

As such, the breed has not been exploited and has retained it's original beauty and intelligence.

I love Lady so much and I am so thankful she came into our lives. I hope someday you own one, you won't regret it, especially if you have children.

[ December 16, 2001: Message edited by: Barbiro ]