Happy
Dominant
Protective
Affectionate
Intelligent
Quiet

Playful
Loving
Independent
Happy
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Tempered
Sweet

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Chin Cresteds are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

United States

United States

Newfoundland dog

Chinese Crested, Japanese Chin

1800s

Unknown

Brown
Amber

Hazel
Brown

Brown

Black

Brown
Red

White
Black
Sable
Blue

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Chin Cresteds have medium-length coats.

Wavy

Straight

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.

A Chin Crested can have a litter of 2-5 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 Retrievers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Chin Cresteds are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Hip Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia
Progressive Cerebellar Ataxia

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Hypothyroidism
Sunburn
Corneal Dystrophy
Atopy Dermatitis

Eye
Hip
Blood
Dna For Vwd
Physical Examination

Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Radiographs

Chesapeake Bay Retriever has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Chin Crested has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Chin Cresteds are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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.

Chin Cresteds are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Chin Crested dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chin Crested, it's at least 4 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.

In general most Chin Cresteds usually need at least 15 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 has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Chin Crested requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Ideally, Chin Crested should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Comb
Nail Clipper

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.

For an average 5-10 pound (2 - 5 kg) Chin Crested feed 1 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 cost of a Chin Crested is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 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 average per month expenses of a Chin Crested is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 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.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Chin Cresteds make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Chin Cresteds have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Chin Cresteds are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Chin Cresteds are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Chin Cresteds are highly friendly around strangers.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Chin Cresteds have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Chin Cresteds are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.