Chesapeake Bay Retrievers can be wary and stand-offish with other dogs, and these traits can manifest themselves as combative or dominant behaviour if this early training is not carried out correctly.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers also appear to be prone to hypothyroidism. Dr MacMillan says: “Hypothyroid dogs produce too little thyroid hormone, leading to weight gain, skin and coat changes, and ...

The front door of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michael's, Maryland, is guarded by a pair of cast iron statues of the Chesapeake Bay retriever. A Chessie is a big, sturdy, powerful dog.

Very good dog, you Retrievers! In a sport full of Bulldogs, Huskies and Terriers, a new breed is suddenly ruling the NCAA basketball tournament — and beyond. All thanks to those underdogs at UMBC.

They're now at the top of the Bark Bracket. Very good dog, you Retrievers! In a sport full of Bulldogs, Huskies and Terriers, a new breed is suddenly ruling the NCAA basketball tournament — and… ...