Chesapeake Bay Retriever
United States · 21–26 in tall · 55–80 lb · medium wiry coat
Next to the average dog it is easy to train and not for small children. Day to day it needs a lot of exercise and sheds moderately.
Find out if a Chesapeake Bay Retriever suits youThink twice if…
- your days are mostly indoors
- the dog would be alone and unoccupied
- this would be your first dog
Trait profile
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About the breed
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a large breed of dog belonging to the retriever, gundog, and sporting breed groups. The breed was developed in the United States Chesapeake Bay area during the 19th century. Historically used by local market hunters to retrieve waterfowl, pull fishing nets, and rescue fishermen, it is today primarily a family pet and hunting companion, known for a bright and happy disposition; courage; willingness to work; alertness; intelligence; love of water; and hunting capabilities. The Chesapeake is a medium- to large-sized dog similar in appearance to the Labrador Retriever, but with a wavy coat.— English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
