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The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a breed of dog that was developed along the Chesapeake Bay to hunt waterfowl under adverse weather and water conditions, often having to break ice during the course of many strenuous multiple retrieves. The breed was used not only to retrieve the game, but also sat in the boat and on the wagon when the game was taken to market in order to protect the load from theft. Thus, the breed is very protective of its people and property. Many owners refer to this breed as "Chessies".
Appearance: Distinctive features include eyes that are
very clear, of yellowish or amber hue, hindquarters as high or
a trifle higher than the shoulders, and a double coat that
tends to wave on shoulders, neck, back and loins. This
"waterproof" coat feels slightly oily compared to
other members of the same family.
Three basic colors are generally seen in the breed: brown,
which includes all shades from a light cocoa (a silvered
brown) to a deep bittersweet chocolate color; sedge, which
varies from a reddish yellow through a bright red to chestnut
shades; and deadgrass, which takes in all shades of deadgrass,
varying from a faded tan to a dull straw color. The breed
standard states that white may also appear, but it must be
limited to the breast, belly, toes, or back of the feet.
Temperament: The Chesapeake is valued for its bright
and happy disposition, intelligence (in fact, the breed is
considered by most to be the smartest of all the retrievers),
quiet good sense, and affectionate protective nature. The
breed is very loving and makes a wonderful companion.
Some Chessies become vocal while happy; while this can be
mistaken for a growl it is only a sign of happiness and not
intended to create alarm. In addition, some dogs will 'smile'
when happy by baring their front teeth in a peculiar grin;
again this is not a threat but a sign of joy.
The Chesapeake is naturally dominant and, while usually
won't start a fight over dominance, the breed will defend his
position as the alpha dog. For the casual pet owner, it is
usually not a good idea to have more than one Chesapeake
because of dominance issues.
The Chesapeake tends to recognize only one person or family
as master. All other people are considered by the dog to be
either equal or subordinate. In order to keep the dog from
attempting to become the alpha family member, the dog's master
should regularly reinforce dominance over the dog by issuing a
command such as 'come' or 'sit' at a time when the dog would
rather not do so.
The breed is very tolerant of pain, which makes it
difficult to tell when they're injured. This trait also makes
Chessies tolerant of roughhousing from young children; when
they have had enough they typically move away rather than snap
at or otherwise attempt to correct the child for their
behavior.
Training: Training is a necessity with this breed.
The trainer must exercise more patience than with most other
breeds as this breed is usually not willing to change its
behaviour.
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a very intelligent breed
and learns faster than most other breeds. Once a Chesapeake
learns what is expected, he will act accordingly from that
point on. A Chesapeake is not willing to break the rules and
will attempt to enforce the same rules on subordinate dogs.
During training, if a Chesapeake is asked to perform
something that he believes is against the rules, he will
flatly refuse. This has earned the breed the reputation of
being very stubborn. This reputation is not deserved. The
trainer must take into account that the dog is being asked to
do something that he has previously been taught not to do.
A Chesapeake's greatest joy is pleasing its master. While
giving treats as a reward for good behaviour works well much
of the time, the dog also responds very well to scolding from
its master in response to bad behaviour. A stern scolding
followed by forgiveness goes a long way in gaining the
animal's trust. There is a phrase that applies to Chesapeakes
- "You can order a lab; ask a golden; but you must
negotiate with a Chesapeake."
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