• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Chesapeake Bay Retrievers: This old American breed of dog has a heavy water-resistant coat that can be trained to find and return (retrieve) killed game, especially waterfowl, to the hunter.
  • Retriever dogs find and return killed game to the hunter. Some Retrievers, such as Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, are especially equipped for the task with a water-repellent coat and webbed feet which are ideal for retrieving waterfowl
  • Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the US situated off the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by Maryland and Virginia
  • They have a similar appearance to Labrador Retrievers
  • They are considered suitable as a family pet  
• Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Chesapeake Bay Retrievers range from 55 - 75 pounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 21 - 26 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and Nicknames: Chessie, CBR, or Chesapeake
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Chesapeake Bay Retrievers: The coat is normally a thick, oily outer coat with a dense, fine undercoat and comes in a range of brown colors
• Fact 7 - Life of Chesapeake Bay Retrievers: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 10 - 12 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Chesapeake Bay Retrievers is the Sporting dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
• Fact 10 - Choosing Chesapeake Bay Retrievers as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Chesapeake Bay Retrievers suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Eye Problems
  • - Hip Dysplasia (abnormal development of hip joints)
  • - Gastric torsion
• Fact 12 - Chesapeake Bay Retrievers were registered by the AKC (American Kennel Club) in 1878
• Fact 13 - Breeding Chesapeake Bay Retrievers for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Chesapeake Bay Retrievers

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