Large Sporting Group

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Also called CBR, Chesapeake and Chessie

Great with kids
Needs space
Needs lots of exercise
Sheds a lot

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.

Weight: 55–79 lb (25–36 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 21–26 in (53–66 cm)
Life span: 10–13 years
Exercise: About 90 minutes a day
Coat: Short, Double
Origin: Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, United States (early-to-mid 19th century)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Good with children
Other dogs: OK with other dogs
Strangers: Polite with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Very energetic
Apartment living: Not suited to apartments
Barking: Barks a little
Training: Easy to train

Care

Grooming: Little grooming
Shedding: Sheds a lot
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Affectionate Courageous Intelligent Protective Tireless Upbeat

Coat colours

Brown, dark brown, deadgrass, light brown, sedge and tan

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	55–79 lb (25–36 kg)	55–71 lb (25–32 kg)
Height	23–26 in (58–66 cm)	21–24 in (53–61 cm)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)