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The Chesapeake Bay Retriever, one of the most competent water dogs today, descended from ancestors that nearly drowned. In 1807, two Newfoundland puppies named Canton and Sailor were rescued from a shipetreck near Maryland. In time, these survivors mated with a variety of Retrievers, including the Curly-Coated Retriever, and by the 1880's a distinct breed had emerged.

Today, they excel in water activities, tolerating even icy temperatures. They wear thick oily coats, have webbed feet and retrieve waterfowl with skill. People often notice their large size, strong chest and unusual yellowish eyes.

IDEAL BREED CHARACTERISTICS

Size: Males 23 to 26 inches, Females 21 to 24 inches (at the withers).

Appearance: Strong, muscular body with smooth, pOverful motion.

Coat and Color: Thick, short, water-repellent coat should be straight on the face and legs but wavy on the shoulders, back and neck. Color ranges from tan to dark brown with solid colors are preferred.

Head: Broad, round skull with a medium-sized muzzle; wide, clear, large yellow or amber eyes; small, loose ears.

Tail: Long, straight or mildly curved.