
Chesapeake Bay Retriever overview

Life expectancy: 10–13 years
Size: 23–26 inches (male); 21–24 inches (female)
Coat: short, double-layered
Temperament: bright, protective, sensitive, energetic, loyal, hardworking
Exercise needs: at least two hours a day
Origin: USA
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever – or Chessie to those in the know – hails from the USA, developed in the Chesapeake Bay area in the 19th century. They’re closely related to Labrador Retrievers, with Newfoundland blood added to make them the ultimate waterfowl retrievers.