Chesapeake Bay Retriever
tan colored adult Chesapeake Bay Retriever |
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group: sporting |
height m
23-26" / 58.4-66 cm
f 21-24" / 53.3-61 cm |
types: |
weight: m
65-80 / 29.5-36.3 kg
f 55-70 lbs / 24.9-31.8 kg |
colors: |
straw,
light to dark brown, tan, red-gold, deadgrass, sedge |
physical traits: |
active, strong, tough |
hair type: |
topcoat - short, wavy,
thick, harsh, undercoat- wooly |
personality/
temperament: |
loyal, gentle, eager-to-please,
happy, bright, willing, courageous, hard-working, alert,
intelligent, loves the water. some may be obstinate, aggressive |
maintenance/
special needs: |
daily brushing, exercise,
training, discipline, human companionship |
nickname: |
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origination: |
USA |
bred for: |
waterfowl retriever, swim
through icy surf |
identifying traits: |
likes to swim |
ideal for: |
family, other pets, city
(with plenty of exercise) or country, retrieving in harsh
weather, any climate, companionship, gundog |
good with kids? |
yes |
life expectancy: |
12-13 yrs |
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of interest: |
a sportsman's favorite
- one of the toughest weather resilient cold water duck retrievers |
health concerns: |
eye: cataracts, retinal dysplasia |
kennel clubs: |
fci-(retriever dog group), ukc, saku, ankc, uk,
akc-(sporting
dog group), nzkc-(gundog group) |
rescues: |
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brown and light brown colored
adult Chesapeake Bay Retrievers |