Pet transport
Getting your new Chesapeake Bay Retriever home from the breeder? A pet transport pro can quote the trip from the kennel to your door.
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Dogs
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Quick facts
- Origin
- United States, Chesapeake Bay
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 55–80 lb
- Coat
- Dense, oily, wavy double coat
- Temperament
- Loyal, intelligent, protective, energetic
The breed
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a sturdy, medium-to-large sporting dog with a powerful, well-balanced build. Its distinctive dense, waterproof double coat is often described as slightly wavy and can appear in shades of brown, sedge, or deadgrass. The breed has a broad head, clear amber or yellowish eyes, and strong hindquarters suited to swimming and retrieving. Its overall look is rugged, athletic, and practical rather than flashy.
Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are known for being intelligent, determined, and deeply loyal to their families. They are often more reserved with strangers than some other retriever breeds, while remaining affectionate and devoted with people they know. Confident and independent-minded, they are typically enthusiastic workers with strong retrieving instincts and an alert, steady nature.
Similar breeds
Are you looking for a strong hunting companion to retrieve waterfowl in cold, wet conditions? Consider a Chesapeake Bay Retriever for that role.
For your new Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Help along the way
Dog nutritionist
A canine nutrition consult can help you feed your new Chesapeake Bay Retriever well, from the first meals at home through the months ahead.
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A dog trainer can help your new Chesapeake Bay Retriever learn manners and settle in with your household.
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