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General Appearance
Equally
proficient on land and in the water, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever was
developed along the Chesapeake Bay to hunt waterfowl under the most
adverse weather and water conditions, often having to break ice during the
course of many strenuous multiple retrieves. Frequently the Chesapeake
must face wind, tide and long cold swims in its work. The breed's
characteristics are specifically suited to enable the Chesapeake to
function with ease, efficiency and endurance.
In head, the Chesapeake's skull is
broad and round with a medium stop. The jaws should be of sufficient
length and strength to carry large game birds with an easy, tender hold.
The double coat consists of a short, harsh, wavy outer coat and a dense,
fine, wooly undercoat containing an abundance of natural oil and is
ideally suited for the icy rugged conditions of weather the Chesapeake
often works in. In body, the Chesapeake is a strong, well-balanced,
powerfully built animal of moderate size and medium length in body and
leg, deep and wide in chest, the shoulders built with full liberty of
movement, and with no tendency to weakness in any feature, particularly
the rear. The power though, should not be at the expense of agility or
stamina. Size and substance should not be excessive as this is a working
retriever of an active nature.
Owning
The Chesapeake Bay
Retriever has a thick short slightly wavy coat that sheds profusely in the
spring and requires daily brushing. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever's
specialty is to swim through icy water to bring in downed ducks and geese.
Chesapeake Bay Retrievers love to run and swim and require supervised
exercise.
Ch GUNROCK
RAIDER AT CHESAGROVE, OFA GOOD/CERF/DNA PROFILED
Temperament
The Chesapeake Bay
Retriever should show a bright and happy disposition with an intelligent
expression. Courage, willingness to work, alertness, nose, intelligence,
love of water, general quality and, most of all, disposition should be
given primary consideration in the selection and breeding of the
Chesapeake Bay Retriever.
Ch GUNROCK RAIDER AT
CHESAGROVE, OFA GOOD/CERF/DNA PROFILED
Did you
know?
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever
originated in the United States. The breed is known for its prowess in
rough, icy water. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever can be brown, sedge or
deadgrass in color.
 Pups are beautiful, with
excellent temperaments and good natural retrieving instincts! Guaranteed
for three years against any hereditary diseases. "Member in Good Standing with the American Chesapeake
Club for over 20 years!"
Professional Training Available: from basic obedience to full
gun dog training.
 Ch Chesagrove's Autumn Mist being considered for AKC
(ACE) Award!
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STUDS
 BREEZER
Breezer has proudly just won Best Bred-by
Exhibitor at the AKC Eukanuba National Invitational held on Dec 11, 2002
in Orlando at TD Waterhouse. Only the Top 25 in the Nation for each breed
were invited to participate. Shirl can proudly say she handled Breezer to
every point towards the prestigious win. Breeder/Owner/Handled by Shirl
DeVore.
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Ch CHESAGROVE'S FIELD COMPANION, "BREEZER" OFA
HIPS
GOOD/OFA CARDIAC NORMAL/CERF/PRA "A1"
BREEZER
Breezer has
proudly just won Best Bred-by Exhibitor at the AKC Eukanuba National
Invitational held on Dec 11, 2002 in Orlando at TD Waterhouse. Only
the Top 25 in the Nation for each breed were invited to participate.
Shirl can proudly say she handled Breezer to every point towards the
prestigious win. Breeder/Owner/Handled by Shirl
DeVore. |
Ch CHESAGROVE'S FIELD COMPANION, "BREEZER" OFA HIPS
GOOD/OFA CARDIAC NORMAL/CERF/PRA "A1"
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Chesapeake Bay Retriever
CH CHESAGROVE'S
VITTORIA BERETTA, "RETTA", OFA/CERF/PRA"A1"
Ch CHESAGROVE'S MAGNIFICENT
OFA GOOD/CERF/PRA CERT
 CHESAGROVE TITANIUM TAURUS, OFA-GOOD/CERF 01/15/02/PRA "A1"
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