Chesapeake Bay Retriever Bible and Chesapeake Bay Retrievers: Your Perfect Chesapeake Bay Retriever Guide Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Chesapeake Bay Retriever Puppies, CBR Training, Chessie Size, Nutrition, Health, History, & More!

By Mark Manfield

"Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are a stately breed with a riveting history. This Chesapeake Bay Retriever guide is a vibrant look at the majestic Chessie from every vantage, an incredible resource! Sarah Canton, Worcester, MA.
"Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are my passion ever since I had my first one at age 6, this Chesapeake Bay Retrievers book really brings the breed to life with a ton of breed-specific information and valuable tips.” Mary Woodard, Annapolis, MD.
“Chesapeake Bay Retrievers come to life in this really fresh look at the breed.” John Sutton, Cold Harbor, ME.
“Entertaining and Informative Chessie Guide that is hard to put down once you get started and really pulls you into the Chessie world!” Dina McCrae, Albany, NY.

CHESAPEAKE BAY RETRIEVER BIBLE and CHESAPEAKE BAY RETRIEVERS is Your Complete Chesapeake Bay Retriever Guide! Everything is covered: from Chesapeake Bay Retriever History, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers as Pets, Chesapeake Bay Retriever Puppies, Chesapeake Bay Retriever Buying, Chessie Raising and Chesapeake Bay Retriever Adults, Chesapeake Bay Retriever Breeders, Chessie Training, Chesapeake Bay Retriever Size, Chesapeake Chessie Weight, Chesapeake Bay Retriever Personality, Chesapeake Bay Retriever Health & Chesapeake Bay Retriever Longevity.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever Grooming & Supplies – What Do You Need? Grooming can be easier than you think if you follow the easy tips laid out by the author. You will learn all the proven INSIDER CHESAPEAKE BAY RETRIEVER SECRETS you’ll need to have the very best experience with your Chesapeake Bay Retriever.

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever breed which is also quite unique- as you will learn within. Everything is covered from Chessie breed history, finding the best Chesapeake Bay Retriever for your particular household, Chesapeake Bay Retriever Puppies and how to pick the best- and avoid the worst!

Chesapeake Bay Retriever Prices what can you expect to pay? Chesapeake Bay Retriever care and keeping your Chesapeake Bay Retriever healthy, as well as ensuring great Chesapeake Bay Retriever behavior, is all covered. 

Importantly, Chesapeake Bay Retriever life stages are covered from Chesapeake Bay Retriever Puppies, to Adolescence, Chesapeake Bay Retriever Training, through to Adulthood and how to maximize each stage along the way. How to care for your Chessie in old age, and even how to slow down the process!

Whether you are considering a Chesapeake Bay Retriever for the first time, or a seasoned Chesapeake Bay Retriever owner and lover, the tricks and tips within this guide will prove invaluable. This book is the must-have guide for anybody passionate about the Chesapeake Bay Retriever!

"Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are a stately breed with a riveting history. This Chesapeake Bay Retriever guide is a vibrant look at the majestic Chessie from every vantage, an incredible resource! Sarah Canton, Worcester, MA.

"Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are my passion ever since I had my first one at age 6, this Chesapeake Bay Retrievers book really brings the breed to life with a ton of breed-specific information and valuable tips.” Mary Woodard, Annapolis, MD.
“Chesapeake Bay Retrievers come to life in this really fresh look at the breed.” John Sutton, Cold Harbor, ME.
“Entertaining and Informative Chessie Guide that is hard to put down once you get started and really pulls you into the Chessie world!” Dina McCrae, Albany, NY.

• Language: English
• Publisher: DYM Worldwide Publishers
• Release date: Jun 8, 2019
• ISBN: 9781911355892

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Introduction to The Chesapeake Bay Retriever

The mightiest of all the retrievers. That is how the Chesapeake Bay Retriever is commonly described. It’s masterful, independent, loyal, and dignified nature makes it a sought-after breed by many. Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are one of the few pedigreed breeds which are originally American. They make fantastic gundogs and are exceptional ducking dogs: unsurprising given their origin in Maryland, where they were extremely popular to duck hunting enthusiasts.

Unlike most gundogs, they are more emotionally complex, and therefore their sensitive side will lend them to making an excellent companion in any family. They are one of the most loyal breeds around. As a result, they are a versatile breed and will embrace their duties as a family dog, gundog, guard dog, show dog, or athlete.

The mightiest of all the retrievers: their name describes what they are best at, whether that be retrieving birds for a hunter, or sticks for their owner.

About the Chesapeake Bay Retriever Guide Book

This guide book is an excellent all-you-need-to-know resource for everything to do with Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. With it being a wonderful and unusual breed, it is useful to have a resource to turn to, to answer all the questions you could ever think of about Chessies.

Whether you are a veteran Chesapeake Bay Retriever owner, or new to the breed, there is something for everyone in this book. It is a vital resource to have on your shelf and a useful go-to for all your questions.

This guide book will hold your hand through the very beginning stages in choosing a new puppy or adopting an adult Chesapeake Bay Retriever, all the way through to saying those final goodbyes to your long-time beloved companion, who will no doubt have become extremely special to you.

Why are Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dogs so Special?

Maryland was the birthplace of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, and in 1964, they announced that because the breed was so special, that it would become their state dog. It’s easy to see why they felt like that.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are renowned for being the toughest retriever breeds on earth. They can swim for hours every day without getting cold and are known to jump into icy water with pleasure, breaking the ice with their chest as they go.

Chessies are also one of the few breeds to consistently be awarded the rare title of ‘Dual Champion’ by the American Kennel Club. To qualify for this award, a dog must not only be a champion in the show ring, but also a Field Champion or Herding Champion.

As can be seen, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are loved by many due to their impressive abilities and versatile and tough nature.

CHAPTER 1

Chesapeake Bay Retriever Origins – Where Did They Come From?

Maryland was the original birthplace of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, and it has become such a world-class breed, that in 1964 Maryland was the first state to name a breed of dog as a state symbol. The University of Maryland, Baltimore County, then went to name the Chesapeake Bay Retriever as their mascot. A statue of a Chessie was erected at the Retriever Activities Center on campus, and a costumed mascot attends most sporting events.

It is obvious that the state adores the Chesapeake Bay Retriever, but this is understandable given the rich history of the breed, and how fine a breed it has proven itself to be over the years. In this chapter, you will learn all about the origins, history, and uses of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever.

Chesapeake Bay in Maryland… where it all began

Chesapeake Bay Retriever History and Origins – What Are the Bloodlines?

In 1807, a ship on its way to England ran ashore near Maryland. On board the ship were two Lesser Newfoundland dogs, otherwise known as St. John’s Water Dogs; Canton and Sailor. Canton was a female, large and black, and Sailor was a male, dull red in color. They were both rescued by a crew member, George Law, along with the crew. Canton was adopted by Dr. James Stewart at Sparrow’s Point, and Sailor was rehomed with John Mercer from West River.

They were both used for duck hunting in the area, and soon became renowned for their outstanding skills. They were believed to have bred together, although there is no record of this, and their offspring inherited their striking yellow eyes and talented duck hunting abilities. Further matings were not documented either, apart from some papers suggesting Sailor and Canton’s descendants were bred together at Carroll’s Island Kennels, but over the 70 years that followed, their distinct bloodlines emerged along the shores of Maryland. Many of the early cross breeds were with spaniels and hounds. In the Poultry and Fanciers Association Show in 1887, they were first recognized as the Chesapeake Bay Ducking Dog. Shortly after, the American Kennel Club recognized the breed as the Chesapeake Bay