CHESAPEAKE BAY RETRIEVERS are not related to Golden Retrievers or Labrador Retrievers. Chessies are the result of cross breeding with Newfoundlands, hounds, setters, and water spaniels. They were first recognized as a distinct breed in the middle of the 19th century. They were bred as ducking dogs, used by hunters for retrieving waterfowl and protecting the day’s catch. They are tough working dogs and loyal, protective companions. They may be indifferent to other people and dogs, very much unlike a Golden or Labrador in that regard. Chessies, as a breed, tend to have socially dominant person-
alities. When confronted with a threat, a Chessie will be some- what more ready to fight than to flee. Failure to understand that these dogs require training results in many of the dogs being
owner-surrendered to shelters. Yet, these same dogs will respond well to training by the adopter. Rescued Chessis have proven to be rehabilitated so as to become wonderful members of the family.
The coats of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever can come in
three distinct colors: Brown, from light to deep dark; Sedge, which is a reddish yellow through a bright red to chestnut shades; Dead Grass which is a faded tan to a dull straw color with some white. The quintessential Chessie has a bright and happy disposi-
tion, intelligence and quiet good sense overall. It was fun to interact with this particular group of Chessies. This was their day to shine.
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Above left: River excels at lure coursing. Left: River’s sister Brielle enjoys munching on a piece of watermelon after dock diving. At alomost a year old, this was the first reunion for the siblings. They seemed to be showing off for each of their humans, Kris and Carolyn, vying for attention like a couple of teenagers. After one or two jumps, a dog’s glycogen
level needs replenishing. Watermelon or yogurt are good sources. As a sport, dock diving is a much healthier activity on a dog’s joints than say, flyball or disk throwing. Top photo: Cody is a 10-month-old
Chesapeake Bay Retriever.
To learn more about the breed and see available adoptables, visit Chesapeake Bay Relief and Rescue -
CBRRescue.org Click onto the link Find A Rescuer, select “SOUTH” and you will find a Florida contact list with email addresses and phone numbers for volunteers like Karen and Mike of Tampa Bay: 727.492.4344
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