Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Daddy (Ken Trenholm)

Oct 25 |21:31
Last Updated on Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:51
C H E S A P E A K E  B A Y  R E T R I E V E R ~ H I G H L I G H T S

Breed Name
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Rank (out of 136 breeds)
055
Personality Snapshot
Courageous, willing, loving, intelligent and trainable. Good with children. Willful; can be prone to dominance problems if not properly and firmly trained.


Breed NameChesapeake Bay Retriever
Rank (out of 136 breeds)055
Points (out of 100)62
Dog Group TypeSporting
DominanceModerate High
Obedience (Ease of Training)Good
AffectionHigh
Good with Kids (Source 1)Good
Good With Kids (Source 2)Good
Friendly with Other DogsGood
Friendly with Family PetsGood
Friendly with StrangersNot Good
Dog Bite Free RatingExcellent
Bark Over Bite RatingPoor
Bark Crazy (likelihood to bark for little reason)1 out of 10
Watch Dog AbilityGreat
Guard Dog AbilityGood
SizeLarge
Exercise RequirementsModerate
Jog Companion AbilityExcellent
Level of SheddingAverage
Level of TrimmingNone
Overall Level of Grooming RequiredLow
Life Span10 to 12 years of age

You are more than welcome to obtain additional information on the ranking system used by our family and where we got our information. Please note that the above scores are based on the traits (or instincts) of a particular breed and that it is important to get to know your prospective dog before making your decision to bring a Chesapeake Bay Retriever into your family. This is a decision you will have to live with for 10 to 12 years of age as Chesapeake Bay Retriever pups can live between 10 to 12 years of age.

My Life as a Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Courageous, willing, loving, intelligent and trainable. Good with children. Willful; can be prone to dominance problems if not properly and firmly trained.

Home Environment
Not recommended for apartments. Best with at least an average-size yard.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever Inherited Diseases
The following information is a direct link to the Canine Inherited Disorders Database, a project of the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. This information lists inherited diseases which are more commonly reported in the Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Chesapeake Bay Retriever Wiki

Where to buy a Chesapeake Bay Retriever : A Directory and Review
We are happy to provide a Breeder Directory and Pet Store Directory that offers breeders and pet stores an opportunity to promote their care and available dogs. We are equally pleased that we offer customers of these breeders / pet stores a way to vote, recommend, and rank each listing. To our knowledge, this is the first site to offer do this. So, begin your search for a Chesapeake Bay Retriever as a new member to your family the smart way.

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