Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Sporting · large
Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are strong sporting dogs known for intelligence, endurance, and love of water.
Breed characteristics
- Breed group
- Sporting
- Size
- large
- Weight
- 55–80 lbs
- Height
- 21–26 in
- Life expectancy
- 10–13 years
- Origin
- United States
- Temperament
- loyal, intelligent, energetic
- Exercise needs
- Very high
- Grooming needs
- Moderate
- Trainability
- Very high
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Good with children
- Yes
- Good with other dogs
- Yes
- Apartment friendly
- No
Chessies need substantial exercise and enjoy swimming, retrieving, hiking, and structured training. They can be more independent than some retriever breeds.
The dense oily coat requires regular brushing but relatively little bathing.
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