curly-coated retriever

Thân thiện

A curly-coated retriever shakes water from its coat after retrieving a stick from a lake.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A breed of dog: The curly-coated retriever is a specific breed of gundog, originally from England, known for its distinctive coat and retrieving abilities.
   • A type of retriever: It is a member of the retriever family, bred to retrieve game for hunters.

Usage

• The term "curly-coated retriever" is used as a compound noun to specifically identify this breed. It is typically used in contexts related to dogs, dog breeds, hunting, and dog shows.
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Advanced Usage

• Breed Standard: In formal contexts like kennel clubs, "curly-coated retriever" refers to the breed as defined by an official standard, detailing its ideal characteristics.
  • According to the breed standard, the curly-coated retriever should have a coat of small, tight curls.

Variants and Related Words

• Curly-coated: (adjective) Having a coat of curly hair. This adjective can describe other animals but is most famously part of this breed's name.
• Retriever: (noun) A type of dog bred to find and bring back shot game.
• Curly Coated Retriever: An alternative, equally correct spelling, often without hyphens.

Synonyms

• Curly: (informal, as a nickname) Sometimes used informally to refer to this breed.
• CCR: (initialism) An abbreviation occasionally used in dog breeding and showing circles.

Different Meanings

• The term "curly-coated retriever" has only one primary meaning, referring specifically to the dog breed. It is not commonly used idiomatically or in other contexts.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an English breed having a tightly curled black or liver-colored coat; retrieves game from land or water