Chesapeake Bay Retrievers

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In 1919, shortly after the ACC was founded, Vause Foster of Beynon, Alberta stated:

"The Chesapeake Club is, to draw a fine distinction, an organization of sportsmen and not fanciers. The club at present is, and we hope always will be, controlled by duck hunters who judge a dog by his ability and efficiency as a cold-water retriever. We seriously object to the fancy taking up this dog and 'improving' him until he is of no account as a duck retriever. We believe in breeding for working points. We do not desire the enmity of the bench-show men, but we do want them to let our breed alone."

Walter A. Dyer, "The Return of the Chesapeake", Country Life, Aug 1919, p64-72.

07/30/2023

“The big Chesapeake showed what a marvelous breed he was by leaping into the freezing water, swimming swiftly to the edge of the ice, then breaking a way for himself, right to the goose. Clutching the big bird proudly in his jaws, he plunged into the icy water, pushed aside the frozen chunks and returned to the blind, entering it with a mighty water-spraying leap. “That’s what I call a dog,” Jake said proudly. And the men agreed.”
—James Michener: Chesapeake: The Watermen, 1972

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Image: Chesapeake Bay Retriever by Jim Killen
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07/29/2023

07/04/2023

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05/31/2023

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever, peerless duck dog of the Mid-Atlantic, is an American original who embodies the classic traits of a good retriever: loyal, upbeat, affectionate, and tireless.

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05/17/2023

Taking a deep dive into one of America's top duck hunting breeds.

12/24/2022

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12/23/2022

09/02/2022

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08/26/2022

Right breed for you? Chesapeake Bay Retriever information including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the AKC breed standard.

08/26/2022

There is a great need in the United States for dogs trained to sniff out bombs, fi****ms, and more. As the world faces more threats, the competition for these canine specialists is high, creating a shortage of dogs to protect the country. The United States also has relied on foreign breeders for protection and detection dogs.

The Patriotic Puppy program strives to help American breeders produce and train the dogs needed to protect the country. Government agencies and most private vendors will not accept dogs until they are at least a year old. But there is a lot of preparation that must be achieved in those 12 months for the puppy to be successful.

The Confident Puppy course provides a guide for anyone considering raising a detection dog, starting with how to choose the right puppy. Important traits include a strong sense of smell, energy, boldness, independence, and resilience.

The Confident Puppy course is for those raising detection dogs, as well as anyone bringing up a puppy for a sport.