Chesapeake Bay Retriever Breed Information & Characteristics

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a breed that has an average to high tendency to gain weight if their weight is not closely monitored. It is important to maintain a balance between exercise and food intake to keep them at a healthy weight. This can be achieved by scheduling at least one daily walk and engaging in regular playtime with them.

Unfortunately, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

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Dominant
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Affectionate
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Chesapeake Bay Retriever dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Chesapeake Bay Retriever. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. If they sense something different, this breed will alert their owner.

United States

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1800s

Sporting (AKC:1878)
Gundog (UKC)

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The coat of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever dog ranges in length from short to medium.

Wavy

A Chesapeake Bay Retriever can have a litter of 10-13 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever dogs generally adapt well to changes in lifestyle and different living environments, but it is considered as an average level of adaptability compared to other breeds.

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Hip Dysplasia

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
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Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are high-energy dogs, thus an active lifestyle suits them well.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers have average social needs compared to other breeds. They are known to be less active and independent than other breeds, and they are content with spending time alone and with their human family.

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever needs a high level of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They also make great companions for people who lead an active lifestyle and enjoy running, hiking or other outdoor activities. These breeds are not suitable for people with sedentary lifestyle or those who live in small apartments

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are active dogs that don't require as much sleep as other breeds. However, they still need enough sleep to stay healthy.

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is known to be an average drooler among dog breeds. Drooling is the unintentional flow of saliva outside of the mouth and can be a normal characteristic of certain breeds or it can be a sign of a health problem. In the case of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, it is a normal part of their physiology, however it is important to keep an eye on the amount of drooling and any changes in drooling patterns, as excessive drooling can be an indication of an underlying health issue and should be checked by a veterinarian.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever dogs are known for being average at defending. They possess the capability to defend their territory or owners, but it is not their primary trait. They are not the best choice for guard dogs

Walk, Run, Fetch

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chesapeake Bay Retriever, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Chesapeake Bay Retrievers usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a breed of dog that is known for its low grooming needs.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Slicker Brush
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For an average 65-80 pound (29 - 36 kg) Chesapeake Bay Retriever feed 2.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever breed is considered very intelligent and easy to train.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever dogs have average emotions and are adaptable to different situations, not requiring extra care like sensitive breeds do.

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is not an apartment-friendly dog breed. This dog breed is best in a home with a large, fenced-in yard. They are not suited for apartment life and can become destructive due to pent up energy from being in a small space.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are below average dog friendly dogs. Chesapeake Bay Retriever dogs may not always get along well with other dogs they have not been raised with,

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are below average friendly around strangers. Keen of eye and sharp of tongue, most Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are very quick to announce strangers at the door. Once the visitor comes in, some Chesapeake Bay Retrievers will be friendly and outgoing. But many others have the standoffish or suspicious towards strangers.

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Chesapeake Bay Retriever is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.