Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs. labs | Duck Hunting Forum
Dec 6, 2006 · A Chesapeake is best as a 1 owner or family dog. They will usually protect the owner and/or family. They require a different training style, and usually needs to be started later than the labs. The training process is usually slower, because of …
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever | Duck Hunting Forum
Aug 12, 2005 · The Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Psychologists, behavioral scientists and writers of romance novels all agree a love affair that lasts 45 years is extremely rare. Before long, road blocks such as job demands, seduction by another, physical maladies, recession or war tend to extinguish the passion before such a lengthy span of time has elapsed.
Boykin Spaniel or Chesapeake Bay Retriever? - Duck Hunting Forum
Sep 11, 2014 · I definitely wouldn't rule out a lab. There is a good reason that they are the only dog to ever make a duck stamp and are depicted in over 90% of waterfowl artwork. Chessies and Boykins are both great breeds. Boykins can be a bit spastic from what I have seen and don't get a Chessie if you or your wife are pushovers.
Chessie with white patch | Duck Hunting Forum
Jan 12, 2010 · Chesapeake Bay Retriever Breed Standard Sporting Group Color The color of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever must be as nearly that of its working surroundings as possible. Any color of brown, sedge or deadgrass is acceptable, self-colored Chesapeakes being preferred. One color is not to be preferred over another.
Chesapeake Retrievers? | Duck Hunting Forum
Oct 10, 2005 · Chesapeake Bay Retriever -"He'll outswim, outweather and outfight any other breed of dog on the marsh. He will be loyal to you and you alone; showing great (if somewhat rare) affection in his own way provided no one is watching. He has a low tolerance towards fools, children and amateurs.
Chesapeake Bay Retriever-California | Duck Hunting Forum
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Lab temperament differences | Duck Hunting Forum
Sep 6, 2022 · Of course this sounds like good Chesapeake bay retriever type hunting but honestly I don’t like their personalities much. I have been using my boat to retrieve and would love to work with a dog capable with the right training and leveling up.
Field Breed Springer Spaniels - Duck Hunting Forum
Nov 17, 2009 · 397 posts · Joined 2005. #2 · Nov 19, 2009. They can make a very good water dog. I have a 13 month old English Springer Spaniel out of field breeding and he LOVES the water as much as my prior dog, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever. However, I don't expect him to be a ultra cold water retriever. He wears a neoprene vest with the on set of Winter.
dog vests - Duck Hunting Forum
Jul 2, 2009 · I understand they also chose their wives for big, child-bearing hips. More seriously, as a Southerner who favors Chesapeakes and has had one woolly booger that could hang with the musk oxen in winter, but suffered much of our year, I think it a blessing that I can select for coat qualities that allow them to work hard in warm weather and count on a vest to help handle …
Observations of a first time Chessie Owner | Duck Hunting Forum
Dec 1, 2011 · Observations of a first time Chessie Owner. There have been a lot of topics regarding Chesapeake Bay Retrievers from people who have never owned one, including one from myself. I thought I would right down some observations I have had with Tess that may be helpful to those looking into getting a Chessie. Trust these are only observations I have ...