Curlies thrive on having their keen intelligence challenged and are responsive and biddable to train. They have perseverance, are courageous and possess a steady, loyal, caring nature, which makes them sensitive to their family. Many are the experiences told of Curlies protecting those they love from any and all kinds of danger. Exceptional swimmers, which revel in the water, these powerful and tireless hunters excel on all game. Exciting to shoot over, yet they are a delightful family companion.
The Curly Coat is possessed of an imperturbable temperament. Even tempered, this dog is intensely loyal and will be protective of the family while maintaining unfailingly good manners to humans likewise mannered. Curlies tend to be reserved rather than extroverted with strangers. However, this reserve can be shed rather dramatically when someone the dog knows and loves approaches!
Curly Coats are very slow to mature and this should be taken into account when training them. They are always quick and intelligent, however, so tailoring your training into multiple, short, and interesting sessions will yield the best results over time.
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The Curly is a versatile breed. Most Curlies are happy to be family companions, field dogs, personal hunting dogs, obedience partners; some do well as therapy dogs, or Search-and-Rescue dogs. You should be honest with the breeder as to what your expectations and intentions for this puppy are. When a breeder sells a puppy as Pet Quality then you should consider it at that. It is not sold for breeding. Even in a litter of outstanding puppies, most are pet quality. A few are show quality, and even fewer are breeding quality. Only the very best of any breed should be considered as breeding quality. Most breeders carefully evaluate a litter, socialize, grade, and place puppies accordingly.
Remember when choosing a puppy that the breeder has seen the puppies characters develop over 8 weeks-- their experience is a valuable asset for you. If they say that a particular puppy will not be right for your situation, believe them. Most reputable breeders will sell all pet-quality puppies on a limited registration under spay/neuter contracts. This is to help protect the breed. Spayed and neutered dogs make better family companions and their chances of some cancers are reduced.
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