Knowing and Understanding Your Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Developed along the Chesapeake Bay area, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever was bred to handle hunting endeavors in adverse water and inclement weather conditions. They are capable of breaking ice and handling the most strenuous retrievals imaginable. Owners of this dog oftentimes refer to them as the Chessie. The story of this breed is nothing short of interesting as they were the result of breeding two Newfoundland puppies that were rescued from the brig of a shipwreck found off the coastline of Maryland in 1807. Along with salvaged cargo, the two pups were entrusted to the care of their rescuers. One of the dogs was black while the other was red, and it was quickly recog
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