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Description The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a rugged, powerful, and muscular retriever. This breed loves the outdoors and is dependable. The Chesapeake is valued for its bright and happy disposition and affectionate protective nature. | ||
Size Male Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are 23-26 inches and females are 21-24 inches. Adult males are 65-80 pounds lbs and females are 55-70 lbs. | ||
Coat This breeds coat is thick and short. The harsh outer coat and dense wooly undercoat will resist water. The coat should not hold water at all. | ||
Color The standard colors of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever include the following; brown, dark brown, dark deadgrass, deadgrass, light brown, light deadgrass, sedge, and tan. | ||
Temperament The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a friendly, intelligent and obedient dog. They are also courageous and loving. | ||
Care The dense, short-haired coat is easy to care for. Brush with a firm brush to remove loose hairs. Bath occasionally, but not too often. | ||
Exercise The Chesapeake Bay Retriever needs a good deal of activity, including swimming if at all possible. They can show bad behavior if they become bored. | ||
Training This breed needs tough training to prevent behavior problems. They are slow to learn, but necessary. | ||
Shedding This breed is an average shedder. | ||
Barking & Howling Chesapeake Bay Retrieve bark by nature as they have been bred to protect their owners property. They are average barkers. | ||
Life Expectancy A well cared for Chesapeake Bay Retrieve can live about 10-12 years. | ||
Health Chesapeake Bay Retrieves are prone to eye problems and hip dysplasia. | ||
AKC Category Sporting Group | ||
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