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Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Puppies for Sale
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
(Chessie) (Chessy Dog)
10 month old Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Beau
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Description |
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a powerful,
muscular retriever with a slightly wavy, rather short coat that comes in shades
of brown, red or tan ranging from a dead-grass-straw color to a deep dark brown
with red overtones. Solid colors are preferred, but some white is permitted on
the chest and feet. Both the harsh outer coat and dense wooly undercoat are oily
for water-repellence. The head is round and broad with a medium stop and muzzle.
The lips are thin. The small ears hang down and the eyes are yellowish colored.
The tail is 12-15 inches (30-37 cm.) long. The forelegs should be straight with
good bone. The hindquarters are especially strong and the toes webbed since
excellent swimming ability is important for the Chesapeake. Dewclaws on the rear
legs should definitely be removed. Removal of the front dewclaws is optional,
but highly recommended if the dog will be used in the field.
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Temperament |
These are friendly, intelligent and obedient dogs. Courageous, willing, loving and trainable although
they may be a little slow to learn. Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are affectionate
and good with children. They love to swim and retrieve. This breed will get
along with cats that are already living in your house, but may chase other cats.
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is not recommended for an inexperienced new dog
owner. The handler needs to be confident, exerting a natural authority over the dog. A firm, consistent but kind approach is the most
successful way to handle them. If possible, attend obedience classes with
this breed. Proper canine to human communication is essential. The Chesapeake can be fairly dominant and will become willful and may developed dominance problems if it senses the owners are passive, meek or timid. Be sure to properly train and socialized them. Take your puppy out with you as much as
possible and introduce it to other dogs so that it has a chance to feel relaxed
with them. The Chesapeake is different than other retrievers in that they need a more dominant owner. Without the proper leadership they can become territorial, aggressive, willful, reserved with strangers and may be combative with
other dogs. These are strong dogs that require firm training and good management. Chesapeakes are usually slow to
mature. With the right owners they are a joy to own. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: Dogs 23-26 inches (58-66 cm.) Bitches
21-24 inches (53-61 cm.)
Weight: Dogs 65-80 pounds (29-36 kg.) Bitches 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
Prone to eye problems and hip dysplasia. |
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Living Conditions |
Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are not recommended
for apartment life. They are relatively inactive indoors and will do best with
at least an average-sized yard. Chesapeake Bay Retrievers like to sleep
outdoors. They prefer cool climates to hot unless there is a body of water
nearby. |
Exercise |
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever
needs a good deal of vigorous activity, including swimming if possible. If they
do not get enough exercise they may become badly behaved from boredom and bottled up energy. They need
to be taken on a daily brisk,
long walk or jog where the dog is made to heel. They should never be allowed to walk out in front of the person holding the lead, as in a dog's mind, the leader leads the way and that leader needs to be the humans. |
Life Expectancy |
About 10-12 years. |
Grooming |
The dense, harsh, short-haired coat is easy to
groom. Brush with a firm bristle brush to remove the dead hairs. While the
Chesapeake needs the occasional bath to prevent any noticeable odor, they should
not be bathed so often that the oily texture is stripped out. The oily coat
helps protect it from icy waters. This breed is an average shedder. |
Origin |
In the winter of 1807, an English ship with two
Newfoundlands on board wrecked off the coast of Maryland. Everyone was saved,
and the two dogs were given to a family of dog lovers. They were later mated
with local retrievers. The new breed, which was first used for hunting in the
Chesapeake Bay, proved to be excellent. Careful breeding over the years has
created an outstanding retriever with incredible enthusiasm and endurance. The
Chesapeake Bay Retriever has been known to retrieve 200 ducks in a single day in
frigid waters. This lively, enthusiastic hunter will come out of a river or
marsh with only a few drops of water remaining on its coat, and these are
quickly eliminated with a shake. The breed does well in obedience and tracking
as well as in retrieving, hunting tests and field trials. They also make a fine
family companion. Some of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever's talents include:
tracking, hunting, retrieving, guarding, watchdog, schutzhund, field spots
and competitive obedience. |
Group |
Gun Dog, AKC Sporting Group |
Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, NKC, NZKC, ANKC,
APRI, ACR |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération Cynologique
Internationale
AKC = American Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel Club
KCGB = Kennel Club of
Great Britain
CKC = Canadian Kennel
Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Chesapeake Bay Retriever Posters and Prints!
Beau
Beau
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Bay Retriever Pictures 1
Chesapeake
Bay Retriever Pictures 2
Chesapeake
Bay Retriever Pictures 3
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