Chespeake Bay Retriever Puppy Dog Care Information
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Chespeake Bay Retriever puppy dog
Chespeake Bay Retriever Health Information:
Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are a healthy dog breed that are usually free of the hereditary disorders that can plague many purebred breeds of dog.
That having been said, it's extremely important to find a highly responsible breeder from which to purchase a Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppy. A reputable breeder will be very well educated about the Chesapeake Bay Retriever dog breed and carefully screen her breeding dogs for any common canine disorders and congenital problems that may be prevalent in the breed.
Health Problems Which Can Occur in Chesapeake Bay Retrievers include:
- Hip dysplasia
- Progressive retinal atrophy
- Type 3 von Willebrand disease
- Cataracts
- Regional Alopecia
There are no 100% guarantees when it comes to buying a healthy purebred puppy, but acquiring your puppy from a highly responsible breeder who selectively breeds for health and temperament, and who offers, and stands behind a reasonable health guarantee is your best insurance.
Chespeake Bay Retriever Exercise Information:
Chesapeake Bay Retrievers have a strong affinity for water, and enjoy a good bit of exercise. This is not a breed for city dwellers or couch potatoes! Chessies are best suited for active families that live in a suburban or country setting, preferably near a lake, river or other accessible body of water where the Chessie can swim and frolic.
For the sportsman, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever is the perfect breed; energetic, loyal, agile and highly trainable. After all, Chessies were custom made for hunting water fowl.
Chespeake Bay Retriever Grooming Needs:
Chesapeake Bay Retrievers require very little in the way of grooming. Since they love to swim, a bath is hardly ever necessary. The coat can be kept free of dead hairs with a weekly brushing - a stiff slicker brush is the best tool of choice for grooming a Chessie.
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