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Breed Standards for
the Chesapeake Bay Retriever |
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General Appearance: |
Slightly longer than tall, with its hindquarters as high, or
higher, than its forequarters |
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Head: |
Broad round skull with medium stop; Eyes amber; Hindquarters
as high or slightly higher than shoulder; |
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Tail: |
Straight or slightly curved |
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Color: |
Any
color of brown, sedge, or dead grass |
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Size: |
Weight: male: 65-80 lb; female: 55-70 lb
Height: male: 23-26”; female: 21-24” |
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Coat: |
It
is rendered virtually waterproof by virtue of its oily,
harsh outer coat and dense wooly undercoat. |
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Temperament: |
Loves to swim and retrieve. |