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 Chesapeake Bay Retriever Information and Picture
Dog Breed Group
Sporing Group
History and Origin
It is said that in the winter of 1807, two dogs were rescued by an American ship off the coast of Maryland from a shipwrecked English brig. These two dogs were given to the rescuers as a gift.
They were later mated with local retrievers.
Over time, the new breed known as the Chesapeake Bay retriever was bred and did excellent in hunting.
This breed can hunt waterfowl under the most adverse weather and water conditions, often having to break ice during the course of many strenuous multiple retrieves.
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever has been known to retrieve 200 ducks in a single day in frigid waters.
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Temperament
Chesapeake is a bright and happy dog which loves water.
It is friendly, intelligent, obedient and has quiet good sense, and affectionate protective nature.
They are courage and willingness to work.
Chesapeake will only recognize one member of a family as master.
This breed is good with children.
The Chesapeake is different than other retrievers in that he can be more aggressive, willful and reserved with strangers.
The Chesapeake is naturally dominant and usually won't start a fight over dominance, it will defend his position as the alpha dog.
Chesapeake can be prone to dominance problems if not properly trained and socialized.
They are strong and tend to be territorial and destructive which require firm training and good management.
Description (Appearance)
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a strong, muscular, well-balanced and powerfully built animal.
It is moderate size and having medium length in body and leg.
The chest of Chesapeake is deep and wide and its shoulder is built with full liberty of movement.
The skull of Chesapeake is broad and round with a medium stop and its eyes are medium large, very clear, of yellowish or amber color and wide apart.
The ears of Chesapeake are small, set well up on the head and of medium leather.
Its nose is medium short and its muzzle is approximately the same length as the skull, tapered, pointed but not sharp.
The double coat of Chesapeake consists of oil int the harsh outer coat and wooly undercoat and tends to wave on shoulders, neck , back and loins only.
The color of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever must be as nearly that of its working surroundings as possible. Any color of brown, sedge or deadgrass is acceptable, self-colored Chesapeakes being preferred. One color is not to be preferred over another. A white spot on the breast, belly, toes, or back of the feet (immediately above the large pad) is permissible, but the smaller the spot the better, solid colored preferred.
Curly coat, coat in black color and white on any part of the body except breast, belly, toes, or back of feet must be disqualified.
Size
Height:
Dogs 23-26 inches (58-66 cm.)
Bitches 21-24 inches (53-61 cm.)
Living Conditions
Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are not suitable for apartment life.
They need a medium-sized yard them to play and sleep.
Chesapeake Bay Retrievers like to sleep outdoors.
They prefer cool climates to hot unless there is a lake, river or ocean nearby.
Exercise demand
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever needs daily exercise which may consists of long walk, jog or vigorous activity, including swimming or challenging games if possible.
If they do not get enough exercise they may become badly behaved from boredom.
Health problems
Prone to eye problems, hip and elbow dysplasia and Von Willebrand's disease, a blood clotting disorder.
Life Expectancy
About 10-12 years.
Grooming
Chesapeake requires minimal grooming.
Its dense, harsh, short-haired coat is easy to groom.
Brush with a firm bristle brush to remove the dead hairs.
It is advised not to bath the dog so often as this will damage its oily and waterproof outer coat.
The oily coat helps protect it from icy waters.
Brush it only when it is shedding.
This breed is an average shedder.
Special Concern
NA
Recognition
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, NKC, NZKC, ANKC, APRI, ACR
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