Users questions

Are Chesapeake Bay retrievers hypoallergenic?

Joe Ford

Are Chesapeake Bay retrievers hypoallergenic?

No

Is a Chesapeake Bay retriever a good family dog?

Unlike the more popular Labrador and Golden Retrievers, the Chesapeake is intensely loyal to his family, reserved with strangers, and possessed of good discriminatory instincts. Most Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are fine with the pets in their own family, but can be territorial with strange dogs and cats.

Do Chesapeake Bay retrievers drool?

Your Chesapeake Bay Retriever may start drooling. It’s a common thing among the Chesapeake Bay Retriever. However, he may drool and drool too much for several other reasons and perhaps because he is sick…

Are Chesapeake Bay retrievers easy to train?

Chesapeake Bay retrievers are not as gregarious as most other retriever breeds. Nonetheless, they generally like children and most are friendly to strangers. In fact, the breed is considered to be even-tempered. Some breed experts report that Chesapeake Bay retrievers are easy to train and housebreak.

What is the life expectancy of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever?

A UK Kennel Club survey puts the median lifespan of the breed at 10.75 years (average 9.85). A US breed club survey puts the average lifespan at 9.4 years. 1 in 4 lived to 13 years or more while 1 in 5 don’t live past 5 years.

Why do Chesapeake Bay retrievers stink?

The density of their coat enables them to endure zero-degree temperatures, as well as icy water conditions that most dogs would not survive long in. Over time, Chesapeake Bay Retriever smells can build up, especially if the bodies of water that the dogs have access to are dirty or mucky.

How many puppies do Chesapeake Bay retrievers have?

10 puppies

Do Chesapeake Bay retrievers stink?

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers love water, and are literally bred for it. Like ducks, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers have slightly oily coats, which gives them a bit of natural resistance to water. Chessies don’t stink naturally, but they are much more prone to stinking than other dogs with non-oily, long hair coats.