Photo: Keith Rousseau · CC BY-SA 3.0 dog breed · 927 on Animalso
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- United States
- Height
- 53 cm
- Weight
- 25 kg
About the Chesapeake Bay Retriever
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a large dog breed from the United States. It belongs to the retriever, gundog, and sporting groups, and the listed height and weight figures are 53 and 25. The breed was developed around Chesapeake Bay during the 19th century. Historically, local market hunters used these dogs to retrieve waterfowl, pull fishing nets, and rescue fishermen. The entry says the Chesapeake is now primarily a family pet and hunting companion. Its listed qualities include a bright and happy disposition, courage, willingness to work, alertness, intelligence, love of water, and hunting ability. In appearance, it is described as similar to the Labrador Retriever, but with a wavy coat. The entry identifies it as a dog in the dog family, with the United States given as its origin and origins. The official reference supplied is a Wikipedia page about the breed.
What stands out
- Large dog breed
- Retriever, gundog, and sporting groups
- Wavy coat
- Love of water
- Willingness to work
Worth knowing
- Primarily a family pet today
Who it suits
This breed suits households seeking a large dog that can be a family pet and hunting companion. Its listed working history and love of water may interest people involved in retrieving or water-related activities.
In short
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever combines a United States working history with a present role as family pet and hunting companion. Its profile emphasizes water work, intelligence, alertness, courage, and a wavy coat.
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Photo credits9 photographs on this page
- Chesapeake Bay Retriever — Keith Rousseau · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog — Mjrustline · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Alaskan Klee Kai — Gnuyen · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- American Akita — Edwin Campos · CC0 · file page
- American Bulldog — Bully Rascalz · Copyrighted free use · file page
- American Bully — Juan. botti · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- American Cocker Spaniel — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- American English Coonhound — BurnAway · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- American Eskimo Dog — Christmas w/a K · CC BY-SA 2.0 · file page
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