Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Both topcoat and undercoat have a protective oil that guards their skin from cold water and enables quick drying after a swim.
About the Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are calm, intelligent dogs with a bright and happy disposition, a natural affection and a protective instinct. The breed has many qualities including courage, fine senses and intelligence, that have made them a popular breed.
Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are very loving with children and elderly alike and thrive on human interactions.
Source: key facts and characteristics sourced from Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)
Breed specifics
- Country
- United States
- Group
- FCI Group 8, AKC Sporting Group
- Size category
- Large
- Avg life expectancy
- 10–13 years
Friendly / Intelligent / Quiet / Loving / Protective / Hard-working / Alert / Confident
Key facts
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