*The Sporting Dog Breeds* |
*Chesapeake Bay Retriever*
*The Chesapeake Bay Retriever breed is about the same size as the pointers, but more powerfully muscled in the chest.
*Origin: United States
*Nicknames: Chessie
*Description: Easy going, but more aggressive and stubborn than other retrievers...a roughhouser...independent
*Behavior: Behavior problems may include dominance and unwarranted aggression, while usually won't start a fight they will defend their position. Obedience training is a must with this breed.
*Compatible with children: Yes
*Typical Female Weight: 55-70 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 65-80 lbs
*Average life span: 10-13 years.
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*Curly-Coated Retriever*
*The Curly-Coated Retriever is a well-muscled dog bred for upland bird and waterfowl hunting. It has tight curls over its entire body except its forehead and muzzle, which have very short hair, giving its forehead a peculiar, bald look.
*Origin: United Kingdom
*Other names: Curly...CCR
*Description: Affectionate...timid...enduring and hardy...fondness for swimming.
*Behavior: Behavior problems may arise from its timidity. They are very susceptible to fear conditioning, and if not socialized early to many people including adults and children, they may become a fear biter. This breed should not be harshly punished.
*Compatible with children: Yes
*Typical Female Weight: 55-70 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 60-70 lbs
*Average life span: 9-14 years.
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Very High
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*Flat-coated
Retriever*
*The Flat-coated Retriever is an elegant breed that looks like a longer-haired Labrador Retriever, with a similar body size and shape, that was developed as a retriever on both land and water.
*Origin: United Kingdom
*Nicknames: Flatcoat...Flattie...Flatte (Sweden)
*Description: Very friendly...intelligent expression...bright and active...easily distracted...untemperamental.
*Behavior: Behavior problems may include over friendliness, jumping up on everyone as a greeting, stealing food and rummaging through the garbage.
*Compatible with children: Yes...use caution...because of their outgoing nature they may tend to knock over very small children.
*Typical Female Weight: 60-65 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 55-75 lbs
*Average life span: 9-14 years.
Temperament Level
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Very High
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