Chesapeake Bay Retriever

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The Chesapeake Bay Retriever (CBR) has managed to build its reputation as an excellent retriever, gundog, and hunting as well as a sporting dog. It is also unique for its love of water and swimming, a thing that is made possible by its strong hindquarters and webbed toes. You can easily spot this dog due to its wavy coat that stands out amongst other breeds. In addition to that, it has a large and powerful chest which plays a very important role in the breaking of ice as it dives into the cold water to hunt for ducks.

This breed came into existence in the 19th Century and almost instantly gained popularity amongst market hunters who relied upon its skills to retrieve waterfowl, to pull their fishing nets, and for fishermen rescue missions. With time, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever has come to be recognized as an excellent family pet and a hunting companion.

Hunters love this dog due to its features and its temperament. It is very jolly and has a bright disposition. Its courage, alertness and peculiar smartness coupled up with the willingness to work make it a very suitable hunting dog.

An American original Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a large and high-energy breed that can live up to 13 years. The male Chessie has a height of 23 to 26 inches and can weigh anything between 65 and 80 pounds. The female CBRs, on the other hand, measure 21 to 24 inches high and can weigh 55 to 70 pounds.

CBRs have a thick double coat that is scientifically proven to protect them from icy conditions. The oil found on both the outer coat and undercoat help with the resistance of water, and they keep the Chessies warm and dry. Minimal maintenance is required for this breed's fur. Most people who own this breed do well with brushing it once a week, using a short-tooth brush.

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever's outer fur can either be brown, sedge or deadgrass. Unlike some other dog breeds, there is no preference of one colour over the other with CBRs. The only consideration that those who own this breed make is about the similarity of colour of the coat and the environment in which they intend to use the dogs in.

This breed has displayed versatility in a large number of field trial competitions and hunting tests. Its conformation and obedience have been identified as some of the most important traits that the Chessie possesses. These two traits, combined with its stamina and ability, have helped it maintain its popularity as a hunting dog.

History has it, however, that the Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are quite stubborn and can be difficult to train. Which is why most trainers in the current day world are required to rely on a consistent obedience schedule executed on a daily basis to ensure that it acquires and upholds physical discipline.