Puppy Dog Breed Chesapeake Bay Retriever
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a breed of dog belonging to the Retriever Gundog and Sporting breed groups Distinctive features include eyes that are very clear of yellowish or amber hue hindquarters as high or a trifle higher than the shoulders and a double coat that tends to wave on shoulders neck back and loins The waterproof coat feels slightly oily and is often associated with a slight musky odor Three basic colors are generally seen in the breed brown which includes all shades from a light to a deep dark brown sedge which varies from a reddish yellow through a bright red to chestnut shades and deadgrass in all its shades varying from a faded tan to a dull straw color The breed standard states that white may also appear but it must be limited to the breast belly toes or back of the feet The head is round and broad with a medium stop and muzzle The lips are thin and the ears are small and of medium leather The forelegs should be straight with good bone…Read More about Chesapeake Bay Retriever at WikiPedia
Latest Chesapeake Bay Retriever Frequently Asked Questions:
I adopted a Chesapeake Bay Retriever from the shelter a few days ago. Should I have the dog spayed? She is purebred. Should I take her to the vet for a checkup? She seems healthy. Do I need to have them examine her teeth? They seem fine, but she chews a lot. How often should I let her outside? She seems to like to go into the yard and run.
Answer:~ Yes have her spayed! Yes take her to the vet!
How much garlic and how often can I give my Chesapeake Bay Retriever to prevent heart worms?
Answer:no you need to take your dog to the vet to get the right treatment. if ur dogs gums are pail you need to immediately take him/her to the vet.
She is over a year old and weighs around 40 pounds. She eats twice a day and goes for walks numerous times a day. When do Chesapeake Bay Retrievers stop growing?
Answer:they usually stop growing anywhere from 1-2 years depending on a lot of factors, as for her being so small its probably one parent was a smaller breed dog or if shes a purebred then she just has those genes that make her small.
Seeking Chesapeake Bay Retriever breeders in NY, PA or any other Northeastern States. Thanks so much
Answer:Go to www.akc.org & find breeders that belong to the closest local chapter of the Chessie breed club. Buy from a breeder that tests & certifies their breeding dogs against hip dysplasia (w/ OFA or Penn Hip) & eye problems (w/ CERF) to ensure a healthy, well-bred companion. Good luck!
She's eleven months old and my parents are really worried that the whole house is going to smell like her. I'm afraid if I bathe her too much her coat or skin will ge too dry. Those familiar with the breed know that Chesapeakes have a sort of musty dog odor within a week or two of being bathed.
Answer:You won't necessarily dry out your dog's skin by giving him frequent baths. Try a weekly, or every other week bath with a mild Oatmeal shampoo. Your dog may do just fine. If your really concerned they also make conditioners for dogs as well. If his skin starts to dry out just increase the amount of time between baths so his natural oils have time to catch up.
