The Chesapeake Bay Retriever: Loyal and Protective

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a great guarddog and watchdog. They combine a great sweetness and loyalty with dedicated protectiveness of both person and property.

They are a one-family dog.They are wonderful with children, so they make a great family dog. They are gentle with everyone except strangers.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are a large dog breed, weighing  55-75 pounds.

Stubborn and bold, yet fairly easy going. They learn somewhat slowly and require firm, consistent training from puppyhood. But the Chesapeake Bay Retriever is well worth whatever effort it takes to train, for he will reward you with his loyalty and protection.

This breed is reserved with strangers but no problem with strange dogs.

They love to swim so if you have a pool or nearby pond or lake expect to take them to enjoy the water.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers need regular exercise but does fine in the city.