Chesapeake Bay Retriever / Dog Breed
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Chesapeake Bay Retriever the Chesapeake
Bay Retriever is a large-sized breed of
dog belonging to the retriever gundog
and sporting breed groups members of the
breed may also be referred to as a
chassis CBR or Chesapeake the breed was
developed in the united states
chesapeake bay area during the 19th
century historically used by area market
hunters to retrieve waterfowl it is
primarily a family pet and hunting
companion they are often known for their
love of water and their ability to hunt
it is a medium to large-sized dog
similar in appearance to the Labrador
Retriever the Chesapeake have a wavy
coat rather than the Labradors smooth
coat they are described as having a
bright and happy disposition courage
willingness to work alertness
intelligence and love of water as some
of their characteristics Chesapeake Bay
retrievers trace their history to two
pups who were rescued from a foundering
ship in Maryland in 1807 the male sailor
and female Canton were described as
Newfoundland dogs but were more
accurately lesser Newfoundland or st.
John’s water dogs these two lived in
different parts of the Bay Area and
there is no record of a litter being
produced together they were bred with
area dogs with more consideration given
to ability than to breed to create the
beginnings of the Chesapeake Bay
Retriever breed there are a few records
of the breeds of these early dogs but
spaniels and hounds were included dogs
from both Chesapeake Bay shores were
recognized as one of three types of
Chesapeake Bay ducting dog in 1877 in
1918 a single type called the Chesapeake
Bay Retriever was recognized by the
American Kennel Club and there have been
few changes to the breed standards since
then the quintessential Chesapeake Bay
Retriever has a bright and happy
disposition intelligence quiet good
sense and an affectionate protective
nature some can be quite vocal when
happy
some will smile by baring their front
teeth in a peculiar grin this is not a
threat but a sign of joy or
submissiveness Chesapeake Bay retrievers
can make excellent family dogs when
socialized properly some Chesapeake’s
are assertive and willful and may be
reserved with strangers but others are
passive and outgoing with people the
Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a versatile
breed competing in field trials contests
conformation obedience agility and
tracking yet remains true to its roots
as a hunting dog of great stamina and
ability the Chesapeake Bay Retriever is
an intelligent breed and learns at a
high speed historically considered
stubborn and difficult to train many
trainers thought this breed required
more physical discipline than other
retriever breeds some trainers now
recommend that the Chesapeake Bay
Retriever owner use consistent daily
obedience training with playtime before
and after to keep the dog wanting to
work with little or no physical
discipline required distinctive features
include eyes that are very clear of
yellowish or amber hue hindquarters as
high or a trifle higher than the
shoulders and a double coat that tends
to wave on shoulders neck back and loins
the waterproof coat feels slightly oily
and is often associated with a slight
musky odor three basic colors are
generally seen in the breed Brown which
includes all shades from a light to a
deep dark brown sedge which varies from
a reddish yellow through a bright red to
chestnut shades and dead grass in all
its shades varying from a faded 10 to a
dull straw color the breed standard
states that white may also appear but it
must be limited to the breasts belly
toes or back of the feet the head is
round and broad with a medium stop and
muzzle the lips are thin and the ears
are small and of medium leather the four
legs should be straight with good bone
the hindquarters are specially strong
and the toes web since excellent
swimming ability is important for the
Chesapeake this breed is also known for
its large
powerful chests used to break apart ice
when diving into cold water while duck
hunting
