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Where are Flat-Coated Retrievers from?
Where are Flat-Coated Retrievers from?
A relatively new breed, Flat-Coated Retrievers originated in the mid-19th century in the U.K. They were developed by crossing several breeds, including St. John’s Water Dogs, Setter-type Dogs, Collie-type Dogs, and Spaniels.
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