The Curly-coated Retriever (not always hyphenated, and often called the Curly for short) is a breed of dog originally bred in England for upland bird and waterfowl hunting.

It is the tallest of the retrievers and is easily distinguishable by the mass of tight curls covering its body.

[1] The Curly-coated Retriever is an active, well-muscled dog bred for upland bird and waterfowl hunting.

The Curly-coated Retriever was originally developed as a gamekeepers gun dog and their temperament and conformation reflect this purpose.

[citation needed] A 2024 UK study found a life expectancy of 12.2 years for the breed compared to an average of 12.7 for purebreeds and 12 for crossbreeds.