Can anyone recommend a breeder please. I've always been a fan of the breed and vowed to be an owner one day and after losing my Lab at the start of the year, i feel I'm ready for another dog. There is a breeder locally to me but I'm that keen on her dogs frame (a bit whippy, I prefer a dog with some beef on their bones if you understand). Thanks in advance, and any advice is appreciated.
Chesapeake bay retriever
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Vulpesvulpes
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I have had CBR's for 12 years now and sired two great litters. Then folk asked all the time what breed they were but now folk know now and the price has gone up by double. Great dogs though they like to be the boss and lesser dogs are treated as such.
One bitch off my last litter has had pups but i think they may be gone by now.
One bitch off my last litter has had pups but i think they may be gone by now.
Vulpesvulpes
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Beautiful! I've had some suprised looks from people when I've asked if I can stroke their cbr, i think mainly because they're suprised i know what it is! Fell in love with them as a young man when i saw one in sporting gun magazine. A good friend of mine has had rescue cbr's over the years and whilst a noble idea, having young children, i feel i should start with a puppy so ground rules can be laid down.
Vulpesvulpes
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I have had folk asking if they can rub their hands on mine then walk away breathing in the CBR smell.... my eldest used to get over a deer fence but he has slowed a bit now.
Vulpesvulpes
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The chair of the CBRC is Richard Playle, who farms in East Essex and is a keen shooter. I am sure he will advise you on breeders etc. His contact details are in the public domain so try him at richard.playle@hotmail.co.uk. Do be aware that a Chessie is NOT a lab with a different haircut. They are all different, and are not a "beginner's" dog (I have had four). Some owners have produced very good deer dogs.
Vulpesvulpes
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True and they can be puppies for years too...
Thanks for the contact Basil, much appreciated.
+1 They are a very different kettle of fish , they can have aggression problems and often try to dominate their owners and my bitch was no exception -she was however a fantastic all rounder and never tired of work.
Cootmeurer
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Wonderful dogs, but as others have said, not without both their pros and cons. Close friend of mine is a breeder, trialer, and waterfowl guide in Arkansas. I have seen his dogs do some almost supernatural things (including a straight as an arrow, 500+ plus yard blind retrieve, through 2 drainage ditches after a sailed goose). They will also still be happily retrieving in frigid water when other dogs are shivering.
But they do have a well deserved reputation being somewhat of a 1 person dog, with a tendency toward being the alpha at all times. They also have "the smell" that seems to linger anywhere they reside.
I hope you find a good pup and get the most out of it. I have never heard of one being used as a deer hound, but I bet they are versatile and smart enough to work for both birds and deer.
But they do have a well deserved reputation being somewhat of a 1 person dog, with a tendency toward being the alpha at all times. They also have "the smell" that seems to linger anywhere they reside.
I hope you find a good pup and get the most out of it. I have never heard of one being used as a deer hound, but I bet they are versatile and smart enough to work for both birds and deer.
Thanks cootmeurer, I'm not going to rush in to getting a pup and appreciate theyre not a breed for everyone but i think they're right for me. Changing the subject, are you anywhere near Lake Adger at all?
BuckarooUK
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I've had a few Chessies.
There's alot of nonsense written about them. Mainly by folks who can't control their dogs. They definitely aren't labs but they are no more harder to train and work than a pointer (GSP, GWP, Visla, etc). The biggest mistake someone can make is ignore their intelligence. The perceived dominance and stubbornness mainly stems from their need for stimulation.
Remember that a Cheesie needs to want to work for you and you'll soon have the hardest charging, most robust dog around.
The UK Chesapeake's unfortunately suffer from a small gene pool. There just wasn't enough effort put in, to establish a diverse base from which to breed from resulting in the establishment of health problems.
I'd advise you to exercise great caution when choosing a breeder. There are some shocking examples out there from breeders who have no interest in improving the lines. I certainly wouldn't touch a dog with the likes of P**rose in its history.
I imported my last dog from Canada. First generation litter from an Iron Duke Champion. My biggest problem when deciding to breed from him was finding a bitch with a good enough genetic background; clear of issues. I eventually did breed him either bitch from Belgium and stupidity later sold my pup when offered an inflated sum.
There's alot of nonsense written about them. Mainly by folks who can't control their dogs. They definitely aren't labs but they are no more harder to train and work than a pointer (GSP, GWP, Visla, etc). The biggest mistake someone can make is ignore their intelligence. The perceived dominance and stubbornness mainly stems from their need for stimulation.
Remember that a Cheesie needs to want to work for you and you'll soon have the hardest charging, most robust dog around.
The UK Chesapeake's unfortunately suffer from a small gene pool. There just wasn't enough effort put in, to establish a diverse base from which to breed from resulting in the establishment of health problems.
I'd advise you to exercise great caution when choosing a breeder. There are some shocking examples out there from breeders who have no interest in improving the lines. I certainly wouldn't touch a dog with the likes of P**rose in its history.
I imported my last dog from Canada. First generation litter from an Iron Duke Champion. My biggest problem when deciding to breed from him was finding a bitch with a good enough genetic background; clear of issues. I eventually did breed him either bitch from Belgium and stupidity later sold my pup when offered an inflated sum.
Good advice there scotsgun, thank you.
paul o'
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Our very own RED DOT was ya man, cracking dogs perfect for cold weather working and boy can they swim .
link to the club :Chesapeake Bay Retriever Club
link to the club :Chesapeake Bay Retriever Club
Cracking looking pup...good stamp, strong frame and an honest eye...he’s gonna be a great companion...Well, after three years from starting this thread and a bizarre last 18 months of other issues, I thought I'd just update with a photo of Mac my 8 week old Chessie pup who came home on the 23rd. Settling in great so far and a very welcome addition to my family.
All the best with training
It is indeed Basil! He's sound asleep at the moment after having a busy morning.
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