1807, a A British brig was wrecked off the coast of Maryland, USA. The crew and cargo were rescued by the American ship "Conton", as well as two Newfoundland puppies, a dirty red male named "Sailor" and a black one. The little bitch was named "conton" after being rescued and gave them as a gift to a pair of Wreck crew very friendly gentleman. Although we do not know whether the two dogs "sailor" and "conton" were ever mated together, many common dogs used for hunting at the time were cross-bred with them. Gradually, other distantly related dog breeds were also used for cross-breeding with them. Of all these dogs, the English Otterhound is claimed to be one of the most influential breeds. However, such crossbreeding could have produced different results, since the Chesapeake Bay Retriever did not exhibit the ability to track. If some breeding method was used purposefully at the time, it may have been a flat-coated retriever curly retriever The dogs underwent the most important outbreeding.

By the time the AKC was formed in 1884, a well-defined breed of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever had formed and was known for its outstanding performance in the raging, icy waters of the Chesapeake Bay. These dogs are often required to hunt 100 to 200 teals in a single day from the waters of the bay. A man named Anthony Bliss noticed in his dog history that there were several differences between this type of dog and the current Chesapeake Bay Retriever. For one, the dog was found to be only one color—dark brown, graduating to a reddish sedge (a dull grass color popular in the American Midwest). Also the head is more wedge-shaped and the coat is longer and thicker.

Today, under the leadership of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever Club of America, founded in 1918, the breed is active in all areas of AKC racing. The club held its first licensed hunting dog testing in 1932, and in recent years the event has become increasingly important in show competition, obedience and tracking tests. To this day, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever remains an unusual water dog and a subject of debate in some clubs. The Working Dog Club (wD) or the Excellent Dog Club (wdx) have issued a certificate for the breed that has passed both land and water hunting inspections.

The   Chesapeake Retriever should appear bright, cheerful, and intelligent expression. Courage, active and willing to work, alert, intelligent, like water, overall quality, most of the matching, should be the first consideration when choosing and breeding Chesapeake Hounds.

Overall Appearance

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers hunt equally on land and in water skill, it developed as a result of frequent hunting of waterfowl along the Chesapeake Bay in very unfavourable climates and underwater. During complex and arduous hunting, it is often necessary to break the ice for work. During this time they have to face wind and waves and swim in icy water for long periods of time. This requires the Chesapeake Bay Retriever to perform this endurance-demanding hunting function more easily and efficiently. The dog's skull is wide and round, and the jaw is long and straight, suitable for picking up larger prey: the double coat consists of a short, rough, wavy outer coat and a dense, slender, wool-like inner coat. Layered coat. The inner coat is rich in natural oils, making it ideal for hunting in cold, harsh climates. The breed is strong, with a smooth and powerful build; moderate size; medium length and legs; deep, broad chest; shoulders that move freely. The dog's overall structural features do not have any tendency to be vulnerable, especially the rear, which reduces the dog's physical energy wasted on its agility and stamina. The size and other important parts of this dog are by no means excessive. Because that's exactly the positive quality a capable hunting dog should have.

The characteristics that distinguish this breed from other breeds are: the eyes are clear and transparent, yellow or light yellow; the hindquarters are the same height or slightly higher than the shoulders, and the double coat is distributed only on the shoulders and neck. body, back and waist. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is valued for its bright colors, cheerful disposition, intelligence, excellent senses and a desire to protect.

Excessive shyness or aggressiveness as a hunting dog or companion is not acceptable for this breed.

Size, Proportion and Structure

Height - males are generally 58.4 to 66.0 cm; females are generally 53.3 to 61.0 cm. Dogs that are too large or too small are disadvantaged in show competitions. Proportion - Body height (from the top of the shoulder blades to the ground) should be slightly shorter than its body length (from the sternum to the high back of the hips). The depth of the chest should extend at least to the elbows. Shoulder-to-elbow and elbow-to-ground lengths should be equal. Weight - male dogs should be 29.48 ~ 36.29 kg, female dogs should be 24.95 ~ 31.75 kg.

Head

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever has an intelligent expression. Eyes - Medium size, very clear, yellow or yellowish, wide viewing angle. Ears - Small, well set on the head, loose and drooping. Skull - Broad and round, medium in size, slightly flat-topped. Nose - Medium length. Muzzle - Approximately as long as the skull, tapering and tapering, but not pointed. Lips - thin, but not sagging. Occlusion - The upper and lower teeth have a perfect scissor bite, but are acceptable for a flat bite table. A malocclusion is substandard.

Neck, Dorsal Midline and Torso

Neck - Medium length, well muscled, tapering to the shoulders. Dorsal midline - showing the level of the hindquarters or slightly higher shoulders; back - short, well articulated and full of power. Chest - Strong, deep and broad, with barrel shaped ribs. Torso--of medium length, neither slumped nor arched, close to concave when viewed from below due to moderately raised flanks. Tail-- Of medium length, moderately broad at the base of the tail, straight or slightly curved, but not curved back or twisted to one side.

Forequarters

Does not give a feeling of fragility. Shoulders - moderate inclination, free movement, sufficient strength, and no movement restrictions. Forelegs - of medium length and straight, showing sound bone and muscle. The tie is slightly curved, of medium length. The dewclaws on the forelimbs can be removed. Feet - Moderately sized, hare-shaped, webbed, with compact round toes.

Hindquarters

The hindquarters in particular need to be strong and powerful in order to drive powerfully when swimming. Hindlimbs--of medium length, straight and showing well boned and musculature. Knee joint - at the right angle. The distance from the hock to the ground should be a moderate length. The hind limbs appear straight when viewed from the front or back of the dog. Dewclaws must be removed if present. Dewclaws attached to the hind legs are not standard.

Coat

The coat is thick and short, not exceeding 3.8 cm in length, with a dense, fine wool-like undercoat. The hair on the face and extremities is short and straight, with only the curls on the shoulders, neck, back and waist. Moderate hair on the back and tail of the hindquarters is acceptable. The texture of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever's coat is very important, as this dog needs to hunt prey in a variety of adverse weather conditions, such as snow and ice. The oil in the rough outer coat and undercoat is extremely important in preventing cold water from reaching the skin and drying out the surface moisture. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever's coat resists water in the same way that duck feathers do, and when the breed is out of the water and shakes, the coat does not get wet.

A whole body coat that is curly or has a tendency to be curly is not acceptable. Hair over 4.5 cm long on the tail and extremities is also substandard.

Color

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever's coat color should be as similar as possible to the environment in which it lives. Brown, sedge, or hay are acceptable, and self-preservation is preferred. A color is not necessarily a favorite, white spots on the chest, abdomen, toes or insteps are allowed, and the smaller the better. Pure color dogs are favored. Experts determine that the color and texture of the dog's coat at rest or in the arena will be of particular importance. Glorious Scars will not be adversely affected by the show game.

Substandard color: black color, white color on any part of the body except the chest, feet, toes or insteps is not acceptable.

Gait

The gait is smooth and free, giving the impression of energy and power. When viewed from the side, there is a decent build with unrestricted forequarter movement, ample rear drive, and flexible knee and hock joints. Viewed from the front, there should be no sign of the elbows outward. Viewed from the rear, there should be no signs of cow-like hocks. As the speed of the run increases, the four feet should converge on a midline.