2022 Indiana Specialty Fundraiser Grocery Bags
Contact Cheryl Kistner with questions and for further information. Please download the order form here
2021 National Specialty Canceled
It is with a very heavy heart that the Specialty Show Chairs and the FCRSA Board have made the decision to cancel our April 2021 Flat-Coated Retriever National Specialty for the health of all our judges, exhibitors and facility workers. It was not an easy decision to make but given the state of our nation’s health [...]
2022 Indiana Specialty Fundraiser – Metal Signs and Rosette Hangers
Our first fundraiser to support the 2022 Indiana Specialty are these lovely metal signs and rosette holders. As these are made to order items, please count on 4 weeks for delivery. Contact Cheryl Kistner with questions and for further information. Please download the order form here
Don’t Worry Be Happy
by Claire Koshar Show-Sight Magazine If my Flat-Coated Retrievers could choose a theme song, surely it would be the 1980's hit "Don't Worry Be Happy". At home, the Flat-Coat is a happy and loving member of his family. His sweetness is part of his intrinsic charm.....READ FULL ARTICLE. About the Author: Claire Koshar Claire Koshar, FCRSA [...]
A Brief History of The Flat-Coated Retriever
by Karen Peterson Show-Sight Magazine The introduction of shotgun use for hunting in the early 19th century brought a need for biddable dogs to work alongside the hunters, flushing game within gun range, and retrieving on land and in water. The Flat-Coated Retriever was one of the breeds developed on the estates of landed gentry in [...]
JUDGING THE FLAT-COATED RETRIEVER
by Kurt Anderson Show-Sight Magazine The first impression a judge may get when judging the Flat-Coated Retriever is a ring full of exuberant dogs, all with tails wagging furiously. If judging a puppy class, the "happy and active demeanor" cited in the standard might often be perceived to be taken to new heights. It is the [...]
FCRSA Endorses BetterBred
by Barbara D Krieger kriegersridge@gmail.com As of January 9, 2019 the FCRSA Board has voted to endorse and recommends the use of the BetterBred Breed Management online software to assist members in analyzing and sharing UC Davis VGL Diversity test results. Purchase your Genetic Diversity Tests on their website: BetterBred.com Same $80 price as UC Davis VGL- [...]
Dog First Aid Basics
by Janet Ciarico riversongfcr@adelphia.net Among the most important topics in canine health is first aid. Whether at home in the back yard, out in the field, or on a Sunday afternoon walk with your Flat-Coat pal, you never know when an unforeseen accident will happen resulting in your dog needing first aid. This article discusses the [...]
Being an Advocate for the Dog with Cancer
By Carl PozziThis is for Lucy, who was lost to malignant histiocytosis in July 2003, a week short of her fifth birthday.The purpose of this article is to offer tips and suggestions on how to manage the treatment of a dog with cancer. As you know, the incidence of cancer in Flat Coated Retrievers is disturbingly [...]
Photographing Black Dogs
By Christopher Butler, cjb@adobe.com Use low contrast film such as that used for weddings. It's designed for grooms in dark suits and brides in white dresses, similar to the problem you state. Fuji NPH (ASA 400), Fuji NPS (ASA 160), Kodak PRN (ASA 100, discontinued), Kodak Portra (160 or 400), Kodak VPS (ASA 160) are all [...]