The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a large and muscular breed of dog that was originally bred in the United States for retrieving waterfowl. They are intelligent, friendly, and eager to please, and make excellent hunting dogs.
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Also known as Chessie, Chesapeake, CBR
Origin
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Chesapeake Bay, Maryland
- Era
- early-to-mid 19th century
Group
- Sporting
Lifespan
- 10–13 years
Size
- Height
- Male 58–66 cm · Female 53–61 cm
- Weight
- Male 25–36 kg · Female 25–32 kg
Coat
- Type
- double
- Length
- short
- Colours
- brown, sedge, deadgrass, dark brown, light brown, tan
Traits
- intelligent, affectionate, courageous, upbeat, tireless, protective