Chesapeake Bay Retriever Puppies and Dogs

Fast Facts & Guide to Chesapeake Bay Retriever Puppies and Dogs

Have a glance at our Fact File and Guide to Chesapeake Bay Retriever Puppies and Dogs. Discover some fast facts to gain a really fast overview of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever Guide and Fact File

Height: Male 23-26 inches / Female 21-24 inches

Weight: Male 29-36 kg / Female 25-32 kg                       Size of Dog: Large
 

Breed Type and Dog Group: Sporting Group / Retriever

Country of Origin of the Breed: The United States of America

Exercise Needs: The Chesapeake Bay Retriever requires high amounts of varied exercise

Coat Type: The Chesapeake Bay Retriever has a short, thick, dense coat

Shedding hairs: The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is an average shedder

Grooming needs: Moderate grooming requirements

Training a Chesapeake Bay Retriever (Trainability): Moderate

Other Names of Chesapeake Bay Retriever: Chessie, CBR, The State Dog of Maryland

Chesapeake Bay Retriever Lifespan - This dog lives for approximately 10 - 12 years

Number of puppies per litter: The Chesapeake Bay Retriever has around 7 pups per litter

Temperament / Behaviour: Cheerful, Intelligent, Dedicated and Courageous

We hope that the fast facts and information provided in our Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppy and dog fact file and guide will prove a useful overview of this particular breed. Please click one of the links at the top of the page for detailed articles relating to training, pet care, grooming, personality, exercise needs, male and female Chesapeake Bay Retriever dog names, illness and health problems.

Summary of Chesapeake Bay Retriever Puppies and Dogs

Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppies and dogs belong to a lovable and charming breed that has a genuine temperament and personality. This is breed that shows enthusiasm and willingness. It wants to please and is eager to do so. Dogs and puppies are kind-natured and form excellent relationships with humans. This is a large dog that is very energetic. This mustn't be taken into consideration if you are considering buying a puppy from this breed. They need daily exercise that is varied, and in particular, this dog loves to swim. Obedience training is essential and this is a clever breed so it shouldn't be too difficult. However, having said that, they can be a little slow when learning new things so some patience will be required. This large dog is better handled by an experienced owner who can be firm yet gentle with their approach.

Choosing Chesapeake Bay Retriever Puppies and Dogs as Pets

Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppies grow into large sized adult dogs and the above summary will help you to determine whether they are suitable as a family pet. If you are considering whether to buy a Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppy, adoption is also an option for this particular type of dog, or even selecting one from a rescue centre, or reputable dog breeder. If you require any information about the health issues relating to this breed, please click on the relevant link above. If you are considering buying a Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppy, their grooming requirements should be accounted for as this particular breed should be groomed thoroughly at least once per week. They have water-proof coats that contain natural oils so it is important to maintain the upkeep of their coats. This is a strong, powerful dog that has a distinctive appearance as it has amber / yellow color eyes.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever Puppies and Dogs