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Compare Chesapeake Bay Retriever
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Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Large · 25–36.4 kg
- Bright
- Cheerful
- Playful
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Size and lifespan
- Size
- Chesapeake Bay RetrieverLarge
- Typical adult height
- Chesapeake Bay Retriever53–66 cm
- Typical adult weight
- Chesapeake Bay Retriever25–36.4 kg
- Typical lifespan
- Chesapeake Bay Retrieverfrom 10 years
Exercise and care
- Exercise
- Chesapeake Bay RetrieverVery high: usually needs several hours of activity or work each day
- Energy
- Chesapeake Bay RetrieverVery lively
- Grooming
- Chesapeake Bay RetrieverAbout once a week
- Shedding
- Chesapeake Bay RetrieverTends to shed a lot
- Training
- Chesapeake Bay RetrieverCan be independent-minded; patient training helps
- Barking
- Chesapeake Bay RetrieverCan be vocal
Home life
- Home
- Chesapeake Bay RetrieverUsually needs a roomy home
- Garden
- Chesapeake Bay RetrieverA secure garden is strongly advised
- Owner experience
- Chesapeake Bay RetrieverBest with an experienced owner
Living with others
- Children
- Chesapeake Bay RetrieverUsually better with older, calmer children
- Other dogs
- Chesapeake Bay RetrieverUsually sociable with other dogs
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.