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Chesapeake Bay Retriever
America's state dog of Maryland. Tougher and more independent than the Lab.
GroupSporting
OriginUnited States
Weight25–36 kg
Height53–66 cm
Lifespan10–13 years
Energy level
Trainability
Grooming needs
Good with kids
Good with other pets
Hypoallergenic
Watchdog instinct
Novice-owner OK
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever ("Chessie") was developed in 19th-century Maryland to retrieve ducks from the icy Chesapeake Bay — sometimes 200+ in a single day. Tougher, more independent and more protective than the Lab or Golden.
Temperament
Bright, devoted, sometimes aloof with strangers, can be dog-reactive.
Exercise needs
90 minutes daily, ideally including swimming.
Grooming
Oily wavy double coat — water-repellent. Weekly brush.
Common health issues
Hip and elbow dysplasia. PRA. Bloat / GDV.
👍 Best for
Active families, water-loving homes, hunters.
👎 Not best for
First-time owners. Multi-dog same-sex homes.
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