iDog Breed Number: CB70
Original: United States
Personality:
Energy Level: Somewhat Active; Mellow around the house, rugged and indefatigable at work; Chessies love outdoor exercise, especially swimming
Good With Children: Better with Supervision
Good with other Dogs: With Supervision
Shedding: Seasonal
Grooming: Weekly
Trainability: Responds Well
Height: 58.4-66 cm (male), 53.3-61 cm (female)
Weight: 29.5-36.3 kg (male), 24.9-31.8 kg (female)
Life Expectancy: 10-13 years
Barking Level: Barks When Necessary
History:
Web Source Name: Chesapeake Bay Retriever
from AKC
Other Name: Chessie, CBR, Chesapeake
| Disease Name | Gene Name | Disease Level (CIDD) | Associated Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract | HSF4 | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
| Myelopathy | SOD1 SP110 | may be inherited | OMIA: |
| Hip dysplasia | Most Important | ||
| Progressive retinal atrophy (Rod-cone dysplasia) | CNGB1 RPGR GNGT2 PDE6B RD3 PDE6A C17H2orf71 SAG FAM161A MERTK CNGA1 | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
| Retinal dysplasia | may be inherited | ||
| von Willebrand's disease | VWF | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
United Kennel Club (UKC)
Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI)