Chesapeake Bay Retriever Puppy And Dog Information
Retriever The Chesapeake Bay is not an apartment dog. She needs much room to exercise and have a body of water available for work and play is appreciated by her. She is a strong dog with a mind of its own as an experienced owner is a necessity. She likes children and likes to play hard. She gets along well with other pets with a strong early socialization but is territorial and want to dominate.
* Good with children? She usually gets along well with children. As a reminder, never leave a young child unsupervised with a puppy or dog. * Good with other pets? She gets along well with other pets, especially with early socialization. She tends to be territorial and will want to dominate. * Training: She may be slow to train with a low learning rate. * Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult size (two years or more) of the Bay Chesapeake Retriever male is 23 to 26 inches at the withers (highest point of the shoulder) and 65 to 80 pounds. The female ranges from 21 to 24 inches at the withers and 70 pounds 55. * Considerations Health Special. Most dog breeds have certain inherited health problems associated with that specific breed and the Retriever Chesapeake Bay is not exception. Be on the look out for canine hip dysplasia (genetic based looseness in the hip that can lead to arthritis pain and lameness), illness Von Willebrand disease (a problem with blood clotting), skin problems and eye problems. This disease list is an informative guideline only. Other diseases can also be significant threats, please contact your veterinarian for a complete list. She should visit the veterinarian several times in the first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for checkups and vaccines. Remember, avoid feeding your dog sweets. * Grooming. The Retriever Chesapeake Bay has a thick layer of hard, oily and woolly with short, dense under coat. She should be bathed only when necessary as this will remove the protective oils from his coat. She should be brushed regularly and is an average shedder. Brushing will help her maintain a clean and healthy coat, avoid mats and help you keep a closer eye on their health and strengthen your emotional bond with her. Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and other serious illnesses.
Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of the hind legs grow more slowly than the nails of the front legs. Generally a guillotine type trimmer is the best for this chore and competent instructions to accomplish this can be found on the web.
* Life expectancy. Chesapeake Bay Retriever can live between 10 and 12 years with proper nutrition, medical care and conditions excellent life. * Chesapeake Bay Retriever History. The breed was developed in the Bay area, 1807 Cheasapeake about waterfowl hunting in bad condition. She is a champion duck retriever. They were first registered by the American Kennel Association in 1878.
Some Registries: * American Chesapeake Club * UKC United Kennel Club * NKC National Kennel Club * CKC Continental Kennel Club * APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. * AKC American Kennel Club * FCI * Cynologique Federation Internationale NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club * = KCGB Kennel Club of Great Britain * ANKC = Australia National Kennel Club * ACR = American Canine Registry
Litter size: 7 to 8 Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppies
Category: Sports Group
Terms To Describe: Resistance, bright, cheerful, intelligent,
* SPECIAL GOOD POINTS Good watch dog. Good watch dog. I like a lot of attention. He likes to cause trouble. * SPECIAL BAD POINTS She is a territorial dog you need an experienced owner. You can have a hunting dog smell oily. Can be stubborn.
* Every dog is an individual so not everything in this information may be correct for your dog. This information is meant as good faith guideline only.
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