Dogs 101: Chesapeake Bay Retriever

When it comes to retrieving water, one breed stands out from the rest, the high energy and strong Chesapeake Bay Retriever loves to swim. The state dog of Maryland. These tough

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really represent. These are

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that literally dive into ice water and swim for a long time. Over a long period of time, this is a very powerful, very muscular, very intense dog. General George Custer brought his tough Chesapeake Bay Retrievers into battle with him and legend holds that the sailor on President Theodore Roosevelt's Chesapeake Bay Retriever was a descendant. Of Custer's dogs, these were dogs that were actually shipwrecked off the coast of Chesapeake Bay back in the 19th century and the Newfoundlands that were on board were later crossed with American

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s and over time we developed the Custer Retriever.

The Chesapeake Bay, bred to hunt in the rough waters and icy waters of the Chesapeake Bay has become the toughest and most independent

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. Overpopulation of birds at that time often required them to make 200 retrieves per day an inch thick of ice prevented them from doing their work they are hitting battering ram with their broad chests and The power will allow them to break the dancing ice. Chesapeakes were bred to be very durable dogs that had very intense instincts. They have several characteristics that help them navigate cold waters like their ducks. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a double coated dog and has a soft.

The undercoat is very dense and has a flat, oily topcoat, that is what makes this dog a great waterer because it actually repels water, so a shake off a wet chassis will leave it almost dry. One of the most beautiful things about Jessee is his waterproof coat color comes in three basic shades that blend into your work environment. Brown sedge or dead grass and their eyes and their nose and their lives we have a similar tone. Their muscular hind legs make them extraordinary swimmers. They can swim fast and for long stretches. of time and finally, they are powerful and their wide snouts allow them to carry large waterfowl with a soft hole, unlike the ultra-friendly Labrador Retriever, the Chesapeake is often aloof with strangers and other dogs, I will want people who, although they are They look a lot like laughter, We're not the last, it could be a case of mistaken identity.

It is unfortunate that many people confuse Chesapeake with wire-coded Labradors because their personalities are generally very different from all sporting breeds. Chesapeake is probably the dog with the harshest or strongest temperament. This is what makes these dogs some of the best working dogs out there, they excel at obedience tracking and are excellent explosive detection dogs. Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are prone to some health problems and joint problems, such as hip dysplasia, but that is the case for many. of the larger breed dogs, they require a good amount of vigorous activity and prefer to retrieve balls and go for walks, they gave up hunting, they love to retrieve and love these are the type of dogs that actually live in the country, in the suburbs However, basic obedience training is not an option for this dog, they must be trained properly by a strong leader where they can become dominant.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are not the right dog for newbie dogs, their trainer is low maintenance so a weekly brushing should be the trick that Chesapeake Bay Retrievers love. To swim and need ample space to run like other large dogs, they are prone to hip dysplasia and bloat is very easy. They need strong leadership and firm training and are best suited for experienced dog owners with older children.