Incredibly intelligent, oodles of energy and super loyal, retrievers make great working dogs as well as beloved family pets.

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For the fifth year in a row, the oyster population in the Chesapeake Bay is doing well after decades of combating drought, ...

If you’ve been on the Chesapeake Bay lately you might have seen bottlenose dolphins in the water. Experts said the sightings are becoming more common, especially as the water gets warmer, and it’s ...

According to the Chesapeake Bay Retriever Relief and Rescue ... Their distinctive coat is oily to the touch thanks to their heritage as ‘duck dogs’ – they needed to be waterproof!