Chesapeake Bay Retriever — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Chesapeake Bay Retriever — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* An American retriever developed along the Chesapeake Bay for waterfowl work; FCI standard 263 places it in Group 8 (Retrievers, with Flushing Dogs–Water Dogs), Section 1 Retrievers, with a working trial.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Height at the withers: males 23–26 inches (58–66 cm), females 21–24 inches (53–61 cm). Weight: males 65–80 lb (29.5–36.5 kg), females 55–70 lb (25–32 kg).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The double coat is short and dense, never longer than about 1½ inches (4 cm), lying over a fine, woolly, oily undercoat; the harsh outer coat may wave only on the shoulders, neck, back and loins.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Allowed colours are brown, sedge or deadgrass, with one even colour preferred; a small white mark on the chest, belly, toes or rear of the feet is permitted.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* By nature it is cheerful and good-natured and shows a smart look; extreme shyness or aggression is unwanted.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Faults (weighed by how far they depart from the standard and harm health or work) include weak breed type, an overshot or undershot bite, and hind-leg dewclaws.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifications: a coat that is curly or tends to curl over the whole body; feathering on the tail or legs beyond 1¾ inches (4.5 cm); a black coat; or white anywhere on the body except the chest, belly, toes or back of the feet.