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Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Courageous, loyal, tireless, sensible
Popularity
712
Hardy waterfowl retriever built for cold; strong-willed worker that bonds closely.
Lifespan
10–13 years
Coat
short, harsh, wavy outer coat with dense fine woolly undercoat
Colors
brown shades, sedge, deadgrass
Male height
23–26 in
Female height
21–24 in
Male weight
65–80 lb
Female weight
55–70 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
5
Trainability
4
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
4
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
2
Novice owner friendly
2
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
4
Grooming
3
Drooling
2
Coat length
3
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
4
