| Chesapeake
Bay Retriever Details
Height: Dogs 58.4-66 cms (23-26
ins) Bitches 53.3-60.9 cms (21-24 ins)
Colour:
Dead grass (straw to bracken), sedge (red gold), or any shade
of brown. White spots on chest, toes and belly permissible. The
smaller the spot the better.
Coat:
A distinctive feature. Coat should be thick and reasonably short,
not over 3.8 cms (1.5 inches long), with harsh oily outer coat and
dense fine woolly undercoat covering whole body; hairs having tendency
to wave on neck, shoulders, back and loins. Hair on face and legs
only should be very short and straight. Moderate feathering on stern
and tail permissible. Curly coat not permissible. Texture of coat
very important as dog is used for working under all sorts of adverse
weather conditions, often working in ice and snow. Oil in harsh
coat and woolly undercoat of extreme value. The coat should resist
water.
General
Appearance: Large sized body. Well proportioned,
active worker with a distinctive coat and intelligent expression.
Strong muscular appearance. Eye and nose colour blends with coat
colour. Ears hang to the side of the head. Tail is long.
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Dog
Facts
Price:$1500
- $3500.00
Temperament:
Bright and happy disposition, alert and intelligent and showing
a willingness to work.
Characteristics:
Independent, affectionate, and courageous, with a great love
of water. Makes a good guardian and companion, especially with children.
Lifespan:
12-15yrs
Recommended
for: Active people & families.
Be Aware
# They love the water.
# Extremely Active
# Destructive if Bored
Availability:
In Australia limited numbers are breed each year and a wait for
puppies is common
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The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is
an American dog from Chesapeake Bay on the east coast of America.
The local hunters expected their dogs to plunge into icy waters
and retrieve ducks and geese. These dogs have no worries with such
conditions their oily wavy coat protects them from the elements.
They have a natural love of the water and will retrieve from the
sea, rivers or lakes.
They have an independent streak
and will think for themselves but at the same time are affectionate.
They love children, although they can play a bit roughly at times.
The Chesapeake loves the outdoors, especially water. They have a
bright, cheerful and alert outlook on life and enjoy the companionship
of other dogs and people. When it matures, about 3 years of age,
can actually be quite a calm dog. They are protective by nature,
not showing this until about 9 to 18 months old. They are an intelligent
dog and easy to train, however owners need to maintain strong persistence
in training. They are quite sensitive so don't respond well to harsh
training.
Grooming-
The coat can be wavy but is not generally curly, feeling oily when
touched. It is advised not to wash this dog as damage can be done
to its waterproof coat. Also take care when brushing, which should
only be necessary when the dog is moulting. Brushing will remove
the dead and loose hairs. Bathing and excessive brushing could damage
the texture of the coat.
Exercise-
require a lot of exercise, and can become somewhat badly behaved
if not given enough exercise. They love water, swimming and retrieving,
being their favourite sports, so make sure they have access to water
on their walks.
Health-
For Diet and other general dog health information Health/Nutrition
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