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How big do Chesapeake Bay retrievers get?
23 to 26 inches
Males range from 23 to 26 inches in height and about 65 to 80 pounds (29 to 36 kilograms); females range from 21 to 24 inches and weigh from about 55 to 70 pounds (25 to 32 kilograms). Chesapeake Bay retrievers are gracefully proportioned. The head is round and broad.
Do Chessies run away?
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever does not tolerate abuse from children; he will most likely simply get up and walk away in this scenario, but an adult should monitor any situation where there is interaction between a Chessie and children.
Are Chesapeake Bay retrievers cuddly?
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is an intelligent, affectionate and courageous dog.
Are Chesapeakes aggressive?
Unlike the more popular Labrador and Golden Retrievers, the Chesapeake is intensely loyal to his family, reserved with strangers, and possessed of good discriminatory instincts. Thus he makes a fine watchdog, but is not usually aggressive toward strangers.
Are Chesapeake Bay retrievers rare?
Are Chesapeake Bay Retrievers Rare? It’s hard to find Chesapeake Bay Retrievers anywhere outside of their native lands. They’re a rare variety mostly bred by hunters or people who want a hunting companion. You may find breeders outside of Maryland and Virginia who sell Chesapeake Bay Retrievers.
What two breeds make a Chesapeake Bay Retriever?
Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are the result of crosses with Newfoundlands, hounds, setters, water spaniels and other dogs and were first recognized as a distinct breed in America in the middle of the 19th century. They were ducking dogs used by market hunters for retrieving waterfowl and protecting the day’s catch.
How smart is a Chesapeake Bay Retriever?
Intelligence. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is an intelligent breed and learns at a high speed. Historically considered stubborn and difficult to train, many trainers thought this breed required more physical discipline than other retriever breeds.
Why do Chesapeake Bay retrievers stink?
Chesapeake Bay Retrievers most often will stink because they have a very dense, waterproof fur coat that is oily and slick which fits right in with what they were bred to do, hunt and retrieve. While it is natural for them to have this type of oily fur coat, it doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t be cleaned and groomed.
What is a dead grass Chesapeake Bay Retriever?
Dead grass includes all the yellow hues of dead grass, from faded tan to dull straw. It can be so light as to seem almost white. Sedge is a red coat color, from bright Irish Setter red, to deep mahogany, to light strawberry-blond.
How often should you bathe a Chesapeake Bay Retriever?
every 2-3 months
Bathing should be done using a mild shampoo, and done minimally; no more than every 2-3 months when not swimming regularly. Overbathing can cause a Chesapeake to develop dry skin. Your Chesapeake can swim in a pool and will be very happy.
Can you shave a Chesapeake Bay Retriever?
Should I shave my double-coated dog? In short, no. Although one would assume shaving long or thick hair in the summer would keep a dog cool, it in fact does the opposite! Double-coated breeds have evolved to manage harsh climates.
Should I shave my Chesapeake Bay Retriever?