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Chesapeake Bay Retriever, AKC states that this powerful water retriever began along the Chesapeake Bay, and it is named the state dog of Maryland. "He is a strong, powerfully built medium-sized breed with yellowish or amber eyes and a distinctive coat - a short, harsh, wavy outercoat with a dense fine wooly undercoat. His color can be brown, sedge or deadgrass and must be as close to that of his working surroundings as possible," the AKC notes.

It is no surprise that this breed loves water. It is a strong muscled dog and the largest of the retriever breeds. It stands 21-26 inches at the withers and weighs an average of 55-75 lbs. The coat color can range from a gold color to a red or any color of brown. The coat is a distinguishing characteristic of the breed that allows it to successfully retrieve wild ducks from the icy waters of the Chesapeake Bay. It has a harsh, thick, short, waterproof outer coat, with a dense, fine and woolly undercoat. It is wavy but not curly. Another distinguishing feature is the sway in the dog’s back which allows it’s spine to absorb shock as it busts through the ice when retrieving ducks. The dog has a happy, bright, and loving disposition. The breed is very intelligent and since it can work independently it makes a great hunting dog as well as a tracker and search and rescue dogs. It is very athletic and needs considerable exercise. It is a great choice for a family that is active and likes outdoor water activities.

During the winter of 1807, there was an English shipwreck off the Maryland coast where everybody was saved, including two dogs which were given to a dog loving family. The local retriever breeds mated with that pair and the result was the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, which proved to be an excellent hunting dog. Careful breeding as years passed resulted in an exceptional retriever combining incredible endurance and enthusiasm. Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are capable of retrieving an average of 200 ducks daily while in chilly waters. These dogs are outstanding in tracking and obedience as well as in field trials, hunting tests and retrieving. They are similarly excellent family companions.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are powerful and masculine dogs with a short, slightly wavy coat that is commonly in shades of tan, red, or brown. There is a preference of solid colors with a permissible white coloring on their feet and chest. Both their harsh exterior coat and their dense undercoat of wool are oily, ensuring water repellency. This breed of dog has a broad round head with a medium muzzle and stop. They have thin lips, with small ears hanging downwards and possess yellowish colored eyes. They have a 12-15 inch long tail, straight, good-boned forelegs, strong hindquarters, and webbed toes which contribute to their excellent swimming capability.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are obedient, friendly and intelligent dogs. They are courageous, loving, willing and trainable despite being slow learners. These affectionate dogs are ideal in the company of children and are happiest when swimming and retrieving. This breed is readily compatible with cats sharing their daily surroundings, but have a tendency of chasing other cats. Read more Chesapeake Bay Retriever Breed Description.

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