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WHAT THIS DOG NEEDS
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever, often called the Chessie, is a rugged, water-loving gundog developed along the Chesapeake Bay in the United States. Unlike many retrievers bred primarily for field trials, the Chessie was created to withstand icy waters and harsh conditions while retrieving waterfowl for hunters. This heritage has shaped a breed that is powerful, resilient, and deeply loyal to its family, but also independent and sometimes stubborn.