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The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a good sized, hearty breed who is devoted to their family and make a great waterfowl hunter and a trusty guard dog. Considered a duck dog they have an extraordinary ability to remember where each bird falls and then will retrieves them all efficiently. Chesapeake Bay Retrievers yellow-amber eyes are a unique characteristic to them. They also can swim for hours in icy water and are die-hard retrievers for birds, sticks, balls or anything you can throw.
Height: 21 - 26 inches
Weight: 55 - 75 lbs.
Colors: Dead grass, sedge, or any shade of brown.
Coat: Thick and reasonable with a harsh, oily, outer coat and a dense, fine, wooly undercoat.
Temperament: Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are responsive, industrious
With Children: Yes, gets along extremely well with children.
With Pets: Yes, dominates, but accepts
Special Skills: Field sports dog and family pet.
Watch-dog: Very High
Guard-dog: High
Care and Brush with a firm bristle brush. Bathe only when necessary as the Chesapeake Bay Retrievers coat has a natural waterproofing oil to it. They will need a great deal of vigorous activity including swimming to maintain peak physical condition.
Training: Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are a strong dog who is territorial and are not recommended for the inexperienced new dog owner. They will need firm training and good management. A consistent, but kind approach is the most successful.
Learning Rate: Low, Obedience - Medium, Problem Solving - Medium
Activity: Indoors - Low, Outdoors - Very High
Living Environment: Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are generally considered a country dog rather than a city dog, but will adapt to urban living if giving plenty of exercise and space. An owner of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever should be a strong, consistent leader who wants a good watchdog that will be affectionate and athletic.
Health Issues: Hip dysplasia, hereditary eye diseases.
Life Span: 10 - 12 years
Litter Size: 7 - 8
Country of Origin: USA
History: An American breed who was created from English stock. It is said the Chesapeake Bay Retriever descended from two shipwrecked Newfoundland dogs who were then bred to include spaniels, Indian dogs, pointers, setters and Irish Water Spaniels to produce a tireless hunter and guard dog. Their name comes from the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland, USA.
First Registered by the AKC: 1878
AKC Group: Sporting Group
Class: Gundog
Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 8), KC (GB), UKC
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