Groom a Flat-Coated Retriever

Remove stray hairs from the face and tail using blending shears. The dog;s coat should have a smooth appearance. The dense, soft coat has a high luster and should lie flat against the body.

Bathe your Flat-Coated Retriever when necessary.

Fluff dry, but don't try to add any volume to the coat. It should be straight and flat and have a natural look. Don't over-style.

Remove stray hairs from the body using scissors or blending shears. There should be some natural feathering on the legs, tail and chest, but you want to create a neat, well-kept look.

Brush the dog once a week to improve the look of the coat and to remove shed hair. Brush with the grain of the coat. This breed is an average shedder.