Chesapeake Bay Retriever
A.K.A. :Chessie, CBR, Chesapeake
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Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Training requirements
Playful
Affectionate
Good with other pets
Good with children
Good with strangers
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Breeds by Group | Sporting |
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Overview: | The Chesapeake likes to work and is a great retriever. He's bold and strong, so needs a good deal of exercise. |
Breed Group: | Sporting |
Weight (lbs): | male: 65-80, female: 55-70 |
Height (in): | male: 23-26 female: 21-24 |
Colors: | Any color of brown, sedge, or dead grass. |
Coat: | Coat is thick and short with a wooly undercoat. Outer coat is harsh and oily. |
Character: | Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are friendly, intelligent, and obedient. |
Temperament: | This breed will likely chase most cats, but will get along with your own cat if you have socialized them well from an early age. They tend to try to dominate other males. |
Care: | The Chesapeake Bay Retriever requires brushing to remove dead hairs, but care should be taken not to harm the coat's texture. |
Training: | This breed requires obedience class and a very strong (authoritative) handler. |
Activity: | The Chesapeake Bay Retriever needs a lot of exercise, or he may become a behavior problem. |
Country of Origin: | USA |
Health Issue: | This breed is prone to eye problems and hip dysplasia. |
Life Expectancy: | 10-12 |
Chesapeake Bay Retriever Puppies for saleSee all puppies for sale
Knightflights Chessies

Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Female, 3 Weeks Old
USA HOMER, NY, USA
Date listed: 05/06/2025
Brown female with small spot of white on chest.
Knightflights Chessies

Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Male, 3 Weeks Old
USA HOMER, NY, USA
Date listed: 05/06/2025
Large dark deadgrass male.
Knightflights Chessies

Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Male, 3 Weeks Old
USA HOMER, NY, USA
Date listed: 05/06/2025
Larger brown male with white on chest.
Knightflights Chessies

Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Male, 3 Weeks Old
USA HOMER, NY, USA
Date listed: 05/06/2025
Larger brown male with white on chest.
Knightflights Chessies

Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Male, 3 Weeks Old
USA HOMER, NY, USA
Date listed: 05/06/2025
Larger brown male with white on chest.
Knightflights Chessies

Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Male, 3 Weeks Old
USA HOMER, NY, USA
Date listed: 05/06/2025
Larger brown male with white on chest.
Knightflights Chessies

Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Male, 3 Weeks Old
USA HOMER, NY, USA
Date listed: 05/06/2025
Larger brown male with white on chest.
Knightflights Chessies

Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Male, 3 Weeks Old
USA HOMER, NY, USA
Date listed: 05/06/2025
Affectionate smaller male, very calm and quiet.
Male Chesapeake puppy

Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Male, 3 Weeks Old
USA COOKEVILLE, TN, USA
Date listed: 05/05/2025
Sweet little boy!
Male Chesapeake puppy

Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Male, 3 Weeks Old
USA COOKEVILLE, TN, USA
Date listed: 05/05/2025
Sweet little boy!
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Delilah - Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog For Adoption

Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Female, Adult
USA Dana Point, CA, USA
Date listed: 01/15/2025
Dog Breed: Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Meet Delilah! She is a very smart 3 year old that is very loyal to her humans. She is completely friendly with strangers, gives lots of...
Bo - Chesapeake Bay Retriever (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Male, Adult
USA Bonifay, MO, USA
Date listed: 08/28/2024
Posted Breed: Chesapeake Bay Retriever (short coat). Bo is up to date on his shots, neutered and started house training. He is good with most other pets
Delilah - Chesapeake Bay Retriever (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Female, Adult
USA Dana Point, CA, USA
Date listed: 01/10/2024
Posted Breed: Chesapeake Bay Retriever (short coat). Meet Delilah! She is a very smart 3 year old that is very loyal to her humans. She is completely friendly with strangers,...
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