{"id":190354,"date":"2022-07-27T05:50:20","date_gmt":"2022-07-27T05:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-type-of-dog-is-a-chesapeake\/"},"modified":"2022-07-27T05:50:20","modified_gmt":"2022-07-27T05:50:20","slug":"what-type-of-dog-is-a-chesapeake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-type-of-dog-is-a-chesapeake\/","title":{"rendered":"What type of dog is a Chesapeake?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-type-of-dog-is-a-chesapeake\/#What_type_of_dog_is_a_Chesapeake\" title=\"What type of dog is a Chesapeake?\">What type of dog is a Chesapeake?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-type-of-dog-is-a-chesapeake\/#Is_a_Chesapeake_Bay_Retriever_a_good_family_dog\" title=\"Is a Chesapeake Bay Retriever a good family dog?\">Is a Chesapeake Bay Retriever a good family dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-type-of-dog-is-a-chesapeake\/#Are_Chesapeake_Bay_retrievers_aggressive_dogs\" title=\"Are Chesapeake Bay retrievers aggressive dogs?\">Are Chesapeake Bay retrievers aggressive dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-type-of-dog-is-a-chesapeake\/#What_is_the_difference_between_a_Chesapeake_Bay_Retriever_and_a_Labrador_retriever\" title=\"What is the difference between a Chesapeake Bay Retriever and a Labrador retriever?\">What is the difference between a Chesapeake Bay Retriever and a Labrador retriever?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-type-of-dog-is-a-chesapeake\/#What_two_breeds_make_a_Chesapeake_Bay_Retriever\" title=\"What two breeds make a Chesapeake Bay Retriever?\">What two breeds make a Chesapeake Bay Retriever?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-type-of-dog-is-a-chesapeake\/#Are_Chesapeakes_good_family_dogs\" title=\"Are Chesapeakes good family dogs?\">Are Chesapeakes good family dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-type-of-dog-is-a-chesapeake\/#Is_a_Chesapeake_Bay_Retriever_rare\" title=\"Is a Chesapeake Bay Retriever rare?\">Is a Chesapeake Bay Retriever rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-type-of-dog-is-a-chesapeake\/#What_makes_a_Chesapeake_Bay_Retriever\" title=\"What makes a Chesapeake Bay Retriever?\">What makes a Chesapeake Bay Retriever?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-type-of-dog-is-a-chesapeake\/#Are_Chesapeake_Bay_retrievers_family_dogs\" title=\"Are Chesapeake Bay retrievers family dogs?\">Are Chesapeake Bay retrievers family dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-type-of-dog-is-a-chesapeake\/#Should_I_get_a_Chessie\" title=\"Should I get a Chessie?\">Should I get a Chessie?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-type-of-dog-is-a-chesapeake\/#Are_Chesapeake_Bay_retrievers_affectionate\" title=\"Are Chesapeake Bay retrievers affectionate?\">Are Chesapeake Bay retrievers affectionate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-type-of-dog-is-a-chesapeake\/#What_is_the_bite_force_of_a_Chesapeake_Bay_Retriever\" title=\"What is the bite force of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever?\">What is the bite force of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-type-of-dog-is-a-chesapeake\/#Are_Chessies_good_with_other_dogs\" title=\"Are Chessies good with other dogs?\">Are Chessies good with other dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-type-of-dog-is-a-chesapeake\/#What_do_I_need_to_know_before_getting_a_Chesapeake_Bay_Retriever\" title=\"What do I need to know before getting a Chesapeake Bay Retriever?\">What do I need to know before getting a Chesapeake Bay Retriever?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-type-of-dog-is-a-chesapeake\/#Is_a_Chesapeake_Bay_retriever_same_as_Labrador\" title=\"Is a Chesapeake Bay retriever same as Labrador?\">Is a Chesapeake Bay retriever same as Labrador?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-type-of-dog-is-a-chesapeake\/#Is_there_a_difference_between_a_Labrador_and_a_Retriever\" title=\"Is there a difference between a Labrador and a Retriever?\">Is there a difference between a Labrador and a Retriever?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-type-of-dog-is-a-chesapeake\/#Whats_the_difference_between_a_Chesapeake_Bay_retriever_and_a_Golden_Retriever\" title=\"What&#8217;s the difference between a Chesapeake Bay retriever and a Golden Retriever?\">What&#8217;s the difference between a Chesapeake Bay retriever and a Golden Retriever?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-type-of-dog-is-a-chesapeake\/#What_is_a_Chesapeake_Lab_mix\" title=\"What is a Chesapeake Lab mix?\">What is a Chesapeake Lab mix?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-type-of-dog-is-a-chesapeake\/#What_breeds_make_up_a_Chesapeake_Bay_Retriever\" title=\"What breeds make up a Chesapeake Bay Retriever?\">What breeds make up a Chesapeake Bay Retriever?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-type-of-dog-is-a-chesapeake\/#What_2_breeds_make_a_golden_retriever\" title=\"What 2 breeds make a golden retriever?\">What 2 breeds make a golden retriever?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-type-of-dog-is-a-chesapeake\/#Is_a_Chesapeake_Bay_Retriever_the_same_as_a_Labrador_retriever\" title=\"Is a Chesapeake Bay Retriever the same as a Labrador retriever?\">Is a Chesapeake Bay Retriever the same as a Labrador retriever?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-type-of-dog-is-a-chesapeake\/#Can_Chesapeake_Bay_retrievers_be_aggressive\" title=\"Can Chesapeake Bay retrievers be aggressive?\">Can Chesapeake Bay retrievers be aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-type-of-dog-is-a-chesapeake\/#Are_Chesapeakes_hypoallergenic\" title=\"Are Chesapeakes hypoallergenic?\">Are Chesapeakes hypoallergenic?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-type-of-dog-is-a-chesapeake\/#Are_Chessies_right_for_me\" title=\"Are Chessies right for me?\">Are Chessies right for me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-type-of-dog-is-a-chesapeake\/#How_many_Chesapeake_Bay_retrievers_are_there\" title=\"How many Chesapeake Bay retrievers are there?\">How many Chesapeake Bay retrievers are there?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_dog_is_a_Chesapeake\"><\/span>What type of dog is a Chesapeake?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Chesapeake Bay Retriever, <b>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. The Chessie is famous for his waterproof coat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Chesapeake_Bay_Retriever_a_good_family_dog\"><\/span>Is a Chesapeake Bay Retriever a good family dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Personality: Chesapeake Bay retrievers are not as gregarious as most other retriever breeds. Nonetheless, <b>they generally like children and most are friendly to strangers. They also tend to get along with other animals, although some Chessies have demonstrated aggression toward other dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Chesapeake_Bay_retrievers_aggressive_dogs\"><\/span>Are Chesapeake Bay retrievers aggressive dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are <b>not usually aggressive, but they are wary of strangers and can be territorial. Combined with their protectiveness, these traits can lead to defensive behavior such as growling and barking. With his hackles raised, this dog can look very intimidating, but this is not necessarily aggression.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_a_Chesapeake_Bay_Retriever_and_a_Labrador_retriever\"><\/span>What is the difference between a Chesapeake Bay Retriever and a Labrador retriever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Chesapeake also has a deeper chest than the Labrador, which almost acts like a plow against the snow and thick icebergs whilst chasing his prey. The Chessie is a more defined and streamlined version of the Labrador. They are both sturdy and thick in their appearance, they have a thick neck and a strong muzzle.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_two_breeds_make_a_Chesapeake_Bay_Retriever\"><\/span>What two breeds make a Chesapeake Bay Retriever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>History: The Chesapeake Bay retriever history began in 1807 when two Newfoundland puppies were rescued from a distressed British ship off the coast of Maryland. The dogs proved to be excellent <b>duck retrievers and were crossed with other dogs, possibly flat-coated and curly-coated retrievers.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Chesapeakes_good_family_dogs\"><\/span>Are Chesapeakes good family dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike the more popular Labrador and Golden Retrievers, the Chesapeake is <b>intensely loyal to his family, reserved with strangers, and possessed of good discriminatory instincts. Thus he makes a fine watchdog, but is not usually aggressive toward strangers.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Chesapeake_Bay_Retriever_rare\"><\/span>Is a Chesapeake Bay Retriever rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a rare breed that isn&#8217;t often seen in the United States. This breed was initially employed to hunt waterfowl. Both males and females were bred for endurance, strength, trainability, and a strong work ethic.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_a_Chesapeake_Bay_Retriever\"><\/span>What makes a Chesapeake Bay Retriever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Chesapeake Bay retriever is a <b>medium-large sporting dog breed with a medium-length waterproof coat and amber eyes. This breed is a skilled swimmer and was bred to retrieve waterfowl for hunters. The Chessie is loyal, athletic, and tireless.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Chesapeake_Bay_retrievers_family_dogs\"><\/span>Are Chesapeake Bay retrievers family dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are <b>not usually aggressive, but they are wary of strangers and can be territorial. Combined with their protectiveness, these traits can lead to defensive behavior such as growling and barking. With his hackles raised, this dog can look very intimidating, but this is not necessarily aggression.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_get_a_Chessie\"><\/span>Should I get a Chessie?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>DON&#8217;T GET A CHESAPEAKE BAY RETRIEVER if you are unwilling to share your house and your life with your dog. Chessies were bred to share in the work of the family and to spend most of their waking hours working with the family. They thrive on companionship and they want to be wherever you are.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Chesapeake_Bay_retrievers_affectionate\"><\/span>Are Chesapeake Bay retrievers affectionate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chesapeake Bay Retrievers <b>can be very affectionate dogs, and they do really enjoy the company of their owners.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_bite_force_of_a_Chesapeake_Bay_Retriever\"><\/span>What is the bite force of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chesapeake Bay Retrievers have a strong bite force of <b>238 psi. To put the biting force of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever in context, a Chessie is strong enough to break any bone in the human body.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Chessies_good_with_other_dogs\"><\/span>Are Chessies good with other dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Personality: Chesapeake Bay retrievers are not as gregarious as most other retriever breeds. Nonetheless, they generally like children and most are friendly to strangers. They also tend to get along with other animals, although <b>some Chessies have demonstrated aggression toward other dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_need_to_know_before_getting_a_Chesapeake_Bay_Retriever\"><\/span>What do I need to know before getting a Chesapeake Bay Retriever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If I was considering a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, I would be most concerned about<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Providing enough exercise and mental stimulation.  <\/li>\n<li>Bounciness.  <\/li>\n<li>Providing enough socialization.  <\/li>\n<li>The strong temperament.  <\/li>\n<li>Potential animal aggression.  <\/li>\n<li>Potential health problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Chesapeake_Bay_retriever_same_as_Labrador\"><\/span>Is a Chesapeake Bay retriever same as Labrador?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They are the largest of the retriever breeds and are <b>not from the same lineage as a Labrador  the breedings are entirely different. Chesapeake Bay retrievers are not related to Goldens or Labradors  and because of this very basic genetic difference, you cannot compare Chessies to these breeds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_difference_between_a_Labrador_and_a_Retriever\"><\/span>Is there a difference between a Labrador and a Retriever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There is no real difference between Labrador and Labrador retriever. Both the terms refer to the same dog breed, officially known as Labrador retriever. People often use the short and handy term Labrador to call Labrador retrievers. In the past, Labrador retrievers served the purpose of gun dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_difference_between_a_Chesapeake_Bay_retriever_and_a_Golden_Retriever\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the difference between a Chesapeake Bay retriever and a Golden Retriever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Golden Retriever: Appearance <b>The Golden Retriever has a long and silky coat, while the Chesapeake Bay Retriever has a short and wavy waterproof coat that is oily to the touch. You can easily tell the difference between a Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs a Golden Retriever.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Chesapeake_Lab_mix\"><\/span>What is a Chesapeake Lab mix?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Chesador is a wonderful combination of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Labrador Retriever. This is a large dog that is about 20 to 27 inches tall and weighs about 50 to 80 pounds. They have short to medium length, dense, waterproof fur that can be black, brown, yellow, light brown, or gold.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breeds_make_up_a_Chesapeake_Bay_Retriever\"><\/span>What breeds make up a Chesapeake Bay Retriever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Chesapeake Bay retriever, likely bred from <b>Newfoundlands, Irish water spaniels, and unknown hounds, became the perfect dog for splashing into the frigid water to retrieve the downed waterfowl. Bred to hunt ducks, the Chesapeake Bay retriever thrives when he&#8217;s outside.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_2_breeds_make_a_golden_retriever\"><\/span>What 2 breeds make a golden retriever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The quintessential Chesapeake Bay Retriever has a <b>bright and happy disposition, intelligence, quiet good sense, and an affectionate protective nature. Some can be quite vocal when happy, and some will &#8216;smile&#8217; by baring their front teeth in a peculiar grin; this is not a threat, but a sign of joy or submissiveness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Chesapeake_Bay_Retriever_the_same_as_a_Labrador_retriever\"><\/span>Is a Chesapeake Bay Retriever the same as a Labrador retriever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The breed was developed by <b>crossing a Retriever with a Water Spaniel, then crossing their offspring with Bloodhounds, Irish Setters, the St. John&#8217;s Water Dog, and other Retrievers. Golden Retrievers were first shown in 1908, at the U.K.&#8217;s Crystal Palace.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Chesapeake_Bay_retrievers_be_aggressive\"><\/span>Can Chesapeake Bay retrievers be aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are not naturally aggressive, but they do have dominant personalities. Combined with their wariness of strangers and their instinct to protect their pack, this can lead to defensive behavior that comes across as aggressive.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Chesapeakes_hypoallergenic\"><\/span>Are Chesapeakes hypoallergenic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>DON&#8217;T GET A CHESAPEAKE BAY RETRIEVER if you are unwilling to share your house and your life with your dog. Chessies were bred to share in the work of the family and to spend most of their waking hours working with the family. They thrive on companionship and they want to be wherever you are.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Chessies_right_for_me\"><\/span>Are Chessies right for me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A Chesapeake Bay Retriever <b>may not be right for you. Keep in mind that the inheritance of temperament is less predictable than the inheritance of physical traits such as size or shedding. Temperament and behavior are also shaped by raising and training.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_Chesapeake_Bay_retrievers_are_there\"><\/span>How many Chesapeake Bay retrievers are there?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How many Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are there in the world? There are <b>more than 200 pure-bred chessies around the world. However, there might be a lot more mixed versions of the dog available.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What type of dog is a Chesapeake?Is a Chesapeake Bay Retriever a good family dog?Are Chesapeake Bay retrievers aggressive dogs?What is the difference between a Chesapeake Bay Retriever and a Labrador retriever?What two breeds make a Chesapeake Bay Retriever?Are Chesapeakes good family dogs?Is a Chesapeake Bay Retriever rare?What makes a Chesapeake Bay&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-190354","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190354"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=190354"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190354\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=190354"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=190354"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=190354"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}