Chesapeake Bay Retriever

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Family: gundog, retriever
AKC Breed Group: Sporting
Area of Origin: United States
Date of Origin: 1800s
Original Function: water retriever
Today's Function: water retriever, retriever field trials, companion
Colors: Any color of brown, sedge and deadgrass. White spots are permissible
Coat: Double-coated; outer-coat is harsh, under-coat is dense and wooly
Characteristics and temperaments: The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is bright, intelligent, courage, active, and aggressive at times. This type of retriever is probably not for inexperienced owners and tends to dominate other male dogs
Avg Size of male: Height: 23 - 26 inches, Weight: 65 - 80 pounds
Avg Size of Female: Height: 21 - 24 inches, Weight: 55 - 70 pounds
Care: The coat is easy to groom. Bathe only when necessary. Remove dead hairs with a firm bristle brush. This breed is an average shedder
Training and activity: Being energetic, this dog requires a lot of exercise and play time