Chesapeake Bay Retriever Puppies

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are known for their tenacity, intelligence, and strong work ethic, making them very effective guard dogs. When at home, these dogs tend to be relatively calm and relaxed, but very active and energetic once they're outdoors. Chessies need a firm hand when it comes to leadership, as they can be stubborn and strong-willed at times. Without proper training, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers may experience dominance problems. That said, they're not a breed of choice for novice or timid owners. Unlike other Retrievers, the Chessie is reserved around strangers and other dogs, but may be more friendly with proper socialization. With family, however, these dogs are very affectionate, loyal, and playful.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are generally healthy but could be prone to hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy, Von Willebrand's disease, bloat, epilepsy or chondrodysplasia.

If you consider yourself to be a great outdoorsman or outdoorswoman, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever is your perfect match when it comes to exercise. You can plan on lots of engaging activities such as hunting, hiking, fishing or extensive walking.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers don't require much grooming. A weekly brushing will suffice. They'll rarely ever need a bath.

The Chesapeke Bar Retriever's double coat does shed a lot but brushing will reduce the amount of fur you find on your furniture.

Appearing similar to the Labrador Retriever, this sporty breed possesses a slightly thicker neck and wider nose. Red undertones accompany brown, dark brown and tan coloring with white spots on the chest and paws. Coats are medium length and wiry in texture, with adults reaching about 50 pounds on average.

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is one of the few breeds that originated in the United States, and it has an interesting history. In 1807, a crew of Americans rescued an English brig that had shipwrecked off the coast of Maryland. Among the rescued were two Newfoundland dogs, one male and one female, who later proved to be excellent water retrievers. As the popularity of these pups grew, some locals began bringing their retrievers to be bred with them. Gradually, the offspring began to form a distinct breed, the "Chesapeake Bay Ducking Dog." By 1885, the breed had become established enough that it was recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) shortly after its formation. Although the Chesapeake Bay Retriever was among the first breeds to be recognized by the AKC, its popularity has remained moderate.