Retriever (Chesapeake Bay)
Gundog groupSize: Large
About the Retriever (Chesapeake Bay)
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever traces its roots to Newfoundland dogs crossed with Retrievers, developed to combine the former's water prowess with retrieving skills. This breed is unique among Retrievers for its camouflage-coloured coat—sedge, dead grass, or straw—featuring a thick undercoat and harsh, oily topcoat, providing vital protection for tasks in the cold North Atlantic waters of Chesapeake Bay. Renowned for its strength, stamina, and passion for work, this substantial dog's duck retrieving abilities are truly legendary.
Retriever (Chesapeake Bay) key facts
- Breed name
- Retriever (Chesapeake Bay)
- Breed group
- Gundog
- Size
- Large
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