If you're interested in a Flat - Coated Retriever for serious hunting purposes, you would be best off to purchase from a breeder who specializes in hunting retrievers. (yourpurebredpuppy.com)
But not many people use Flat - Coats for serious hunting today, so the closest you will probably come is to look for a show breeder who also turns out lots of dogs with AKC «hunting test» titles. (yourpurebredpuppy.com)
The passing of Wakelin has only made interest in his work grow, and now there's a very serious hunt to find the original art Wakelin created for Contra. (gonintendo.com)