Chesapeake Bay Retriever

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Chesapeake Bay Retriever
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 Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a devoted, determined, and sensible breed. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a that is very loyal to his family and very protective, making him an effective watchdog. These dogs can be territorial and can therefore be aggressive with strange animals and wary around strangers. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever gets along well with considerate children, and will also accept family pets that he has been brought up and well socialized with. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a confident and sometimes dominant breed. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is best suited to those with some experience of ownership.
 
 The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is an excellent retriever, and will be thrilled to retrieve anything that he is told to. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever s also love the water, and can spend many hours in the coldest waters. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever also love to run, play, and get involved with a wide range of activities. This needs plenty of exercise outdoors. Eager and quick to learn, The Chesapeake Bay Retriever training can vary with this breed. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever dogs are very intelligent. Their confidence means that the owner will need to be assertive and to reinforce leadership. These s  are not very active indoors but have lots of energy to be burnt up when outdoors. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever also tends to chew a lot, so it is important to ensure that he has the appropriate outlet in terms of suitable toys otherwise he may turn to your belongings.
 
 The Chesapeake Bay Retriever  
 The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a powerful, hearty with a distinctive, wavy coat. It has a wide head and strong limbs with hind legs that are just higher than its shoulders. It has a deep chest and webbed feet. The coat is short and is usually brown-colored or reddish yellow. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever needs plenty of time outside and is not properly kept as an indoor only dog.
 
 
 Chesapeake Bay Retriever Skills
 The Chesapeake Bay Retriever can trace its origins back to the 17th century in Maryland, where it survived a shipwreck and was immediately taken in by a family. They were

later crossed with local retrievers and the puppies from that breed were also crossed with other breeds such as spaniels and hounds. The breed standard was finalized in 1885 and recognized by the American Kennel Club nearly 50 years later. Although bred for hunting, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever still holds these skills today and excels in guarding, tracking, retrieving, and hunting.
 
 Chesapeake Bay Retriever Personality
 The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is known to be an intelligent, friendly that responds well to obedience training. They are affectionate with children although they can be reserved and even aggressive to strangers and other dogs. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is also highly territorial and is not really recommended for the beginner owner.
 
 Chesapeake Bay Retriever Exercise Needs
 The Chesapeake Bay Retriever needs a lot of exercise; at least two hours a day. If it has access to a swimming pool or a lake, even better. They tend to behave badly when they are not exercised enough.
 
 Chesapeake Bay Retriever Living Conditions
 The Chesapeake Bay Retriever should not be forced into apartment living for it will not thrive well there. They will also need a medium-sized yard for them to play and sleep in, for they do like to sleep outside. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is not well-suited to a hotter climate except if there is a lake, river, or ocean nearby.
 
 Chesapeake Bay Retriever Grooming Requirements
 Grooming is minimal for the Chesapeake Bay Retriever dog. Its coat is thick with a curly underside. Since the coat is oily and waterproof, it is advised not to wash the often so as not to damage the coat. Brush it only when the is shedding.
 
 Chesapeake Bay Retriever Health Issues
 The Chesapeake Bay Retriever dog, while a relatively healthy breed, can have inherited hip and elbow dysplasia and problems with the eyes (cataracts, etc.). They can also become overweight if they are fed too much and do not exercise.

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