Breeders focused more on the dog’s retrieving ability over a breed standard, and eventually, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever was recognized as a breed by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1918.

Labs and goldens aren’t the only two types of retrievers: The AKC recognizes six breeds in total. The Chesapeake Bay ...

There is an impressive genetic mix behind the Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Its ancestors include the Irish Water Spaniels and the Newfoundlands to name just two. They are one of very few ‘made in ...