The Chesapeake Bay Retriever Club has been bringing British Chesapeake enthusiasts together for almost 40 years. The Club holds two gundog working tests each year, as well as a championship show and an open show. Other events include training days, breed seminars, non-competitive test days, and show handling workshops.
The club shows are usually held in the Midlands, while the working tests move around the UK. We have held tests in Hampshire, on the marshes of the Essex coastline, in South Wales and in the Angus Glens of Scotland – plus many locations in between! As members may be travelling a long way to take part in the working tests, we often make a weekend of it. It’s good to get together with other brown dogs and their owners.
Most people who have lived with a Chesapeake will usually consider having no other breed. If you are reading this, maybe you are trying to work out whether a Chesapeake is right for you. This website will hopefully help you to decide. We will give you some basic information about the breed, and list some events where you can meet Chesapeakes and talk to their owners.
CBRC Working Chesapeake Tests
The third WCT event was held on 27 March 2022 at Kitridding Farm, near Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria.
Judges were Claudia Atkinson and Paul Dixon
LEVEL 1 passes
Mary Murray with Ir Ch Riverrun Everybody’s Friend
Kevin Amaira with Petsalls Canuck
LEVEL 2 pass
Mary Murray with Ir Ch Riverrun Everybody’s Friend
Congratulations. Thank you to our judges and to Kitridding Farm for allowing us to use the brilliant grounds. What smashing food too! Thank you also to dummy throwers and all the helpers throughout the weekend.
Read more about it on the Breed News Weekly page, and as always, there will be a full report in the next yearbook.
Notice of the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever Club
10 April 2022 – 10.30 am for 11.00 am start
Bretford Village Hall, Bretford, Warks CV23 0JZ
Following the meeting, there will be an interesting photographic presentation about the history of the breed for everyone to see on the day. Please bring a packed lunch and relax while viewing the old photos.
According to the club rules, half the committee retire annually. The Hon. Secretary, Hon. Treasurer and Chairman retire annually. The Hon. Secretary, Treasurer and Chairman are willing to stand for re-election.
Items for the agenda and nominations (in writing) for Committee, Secretary, Treasurer and Chairman of the Club, signed by both proposer and seconder, must be with the Secretary at least 28 days prior to the AGM. Please include a brief biographical note (around 200 words) detailing your interest and involvement with Chesapeakes.
The agenda and 2021 AGM minutes will be available at the meeting, or by prior request from the Secretary.
Open to ALL club members. We hope you will attend the AGM and look forward to seeing you there.
CBRC AGM Trophies
Every year, trophies are awarded at the Chesapeake Bay Retriever Club’s AGM. Trophies are open to all club members. All you need to do is send your points to the AGM Trophy Steward, Ros Madden. Points submitted must have been gained between 1 January and 31 December 2021. You can look up the points here, then complete the form for whichever trophy you would like to apply for.
Don’t forget the Chessie Chat Trophy! This trophy is awarded to club members’ favourite article in the previous yearbook, so please let Ros know who YOU think deserves this award.
Please email your trophy points to Ros (ros.duroux@gmail.com) or post them to her (address in Chat).
The deadline for submitting points is 20 March 2022. If you previously won a trophy, and still have it, please ensure it is brought back to the AGM in good, clean condition. The new recipient should be proud to take it home.
CBRC Autumn Working Weekend 2021
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever Club held its autumn working test on Sunday 10 October 2021 at Barwick-in-Elmet, West Yorkshire, thanks to the generous hospitality of long-time Chesapeake owners, Diane and Andrew Nicholls. Judges were Steve Burns and Mike Pilling, who gave the handlers plenty of tips and advice, as well as a training session the day before.
RESULTS
No awards were presented in Puppy, Novice Dog/Novice Handler, or Yearling classes.
Beginner
1. Dave & Thelma Thompson’s Arnac Bay Harvest
2. Dave Compton’s Franeo Fowlers Lone Ranger
3. Dave & Thelma Thompson’s Arnac Bay Gamble
4. Caroline Griffin-Woods’ Migwell Deutsher Intrigue
Unclassified open
1. Vincent & Cathy Acheson’s Arnac Bay Grouse of Eastering
2. Des & Mary Murray’s Riverrun Everybodys Friend
Judges’ Choice: Arnac Bay Grouse of Eastering
Chesapeake Show Weekend
It was a special show weekend for the Chesapeake Bay Retriever Club, with four shows over two days. It was a fantastic atmosphere, with everyone thrilled to be together again at last, no matter what the weather! There will be more results to follow soon, and then full reports and photos in the Club’s yearbook. The main results are given below, and judges’ reports are being added to the Show page as they become available.
CBRC Championship Show – 3 July 2021
Judge: Di Arrowsmith
Best in Show Sh Ch Arnac Bay Exe
Reserve Best in Show Arnac Bay Hebe
Best Opposite Sex Arnac Bay Hebe
Best Puppy Riptide Whistlin Duck
Reserve Best Puppy Riptide Decoy Duck
Best Veteran Sh Ch Arnac Bay Exe
Reserve Best Veteran Sh Ch Chesepi Santana
Best Working Sh Ch Arnac Bay Flax
Best Yearling Arnac Bay Inca
Dog CC Arnac Bay Exe
Reserve Dog CC Arnac Bay Huron at Bergelle JW
Bitch CC Arnac Bay Hebe
Reserve Bitch CC Sh Ch Chesepi Santana
The judge’s report can be found on the Shows page
CBRC Open Show – 3 July 2021
Judge: David Bell
Best in Show Arnac Bay Huron at Bergelle JW
Res Best in Show Oakmarsh Dancing Diva
Best Opposite Sex Oakmarsh Dancing Diva
Best Puppy Riptide Whistlin Duck
Best Veteran Oakmarsh Acorn
Best Dog Arnac Bay Huron at Bergelle JW
Res Best Dog Migwell Soloman’s Puzzle (AI)
Best Bitch Oakmarsh Dancing Diva
Res Best Bitch Arnac Bay Hebe
The judge’s report can be found on the Shows page
CBRC Championship Show – 4 July 2021
Judge: Tracy Butler
Best in Show Arnac Bay Hebe
Reserve Best in Show Arnac Bay Harvest
Best Opposite Sex Chesepi Waco
Best Puppy Riptide Decoy Duck
Reserve Best Puppy Battsrock Sweet Child O’Mine
Best Veteran Double Coats Chesepi Ice Shaddow at Nunneyswood (Swe Imp)
Reserve Best Veteran Sh Ch Chesepi Santana
Best Working Sh Ch Arnac Bay Flax
Dog CC Chesepi Waco
Reserve Dog CC Sh Ch Next Generations Chesepi Range Rider (US Imp)
Bitch CC Arnac Bay Hebe
Reserve Bitch CC Arnac Bay Harvest
The judge’s report can be found on the Shows page
CBRC Open Show – 4 July 2021
Judge: Paula Graystone
Best in Show Arnac Bay Hebe
Res Best in Show Arnac Bay Harvest
Best Opposite Sex Arnac Bay Huron at Bergelle JW
Best Puppy Riptide Whistlin Duck
Best Veteran Sh Ch Arnac Bay Flax
Best Dog Arnac Bay Huron at Bergelle JW
Reserve Best Dog Puntgunner Ebbing Tide
Best Bitch Arnac Bay Hebe
Reserve Best Bitch Arnac Bay Harvest
The Judge’s report can be found on the Shows page.
CBRC Spring Working Test 2021
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever Club spring working test was held on 13 June 2021 at Leighton Hall Estate, Shropshire, by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Corrie, and the keeper Mr Nick Jackson. Judges were Mr Warren Jones and Mr Mervyn Dixon.
Results
PUPPY
1st Richard Playle’s Riptide Decoy Duck
2nd Cathy Acheson’s Great River Ticino of Eastering
3rd Richard Playle’s Riptide Whistlin Duck
YEARLING
1st Peter Clarke’s Arnac Bay Ibis
2nd Sue Worrall’s Arnac Bay Inca
3rd Dave & Thelma Thompson’s Arnac Bay Harvest
4th Kevin Amaira’s Petsalls Canuck
NOVICE DOG/NOVICE HANDLER
1st Joy Middleton’s Arnac Bay Hebe
BEGINNER
1st Debbie Crewe’s Chesarab Saltmarsh
2nd Sue Worrall’s Arnac Bay Esk
3rd Carole Harris’s Migwell Deutscher Passion
4th Dave & Thelma Thompson’s Arnac Bay Gamble
UNCLASSIFIED OPEN
1st Vincent Acheson’s Arnac Bay Grouse of Eastering
2nd Andy Kinta’s Mattaponis Tainn at Lateshift
3rd Richard Playle’s Arnac Bay Grebe with Riptide
Judge’s Choice was Arnac Bay Esk
Many thanks to Josera for their generous sponsorship of the event.
Entries for the Club Shows
In July we have a whole weekend of Chesapeake shows in Warwickshire, with four shows spread over two days, all at the same venue. The entries are as follows:
Sat 3 July – Championship Show (judged by Di Arrowsmith): 49 dogs with 51 entries
Sat 3 July – Open Show (judged by David Bell): 37 dogs with 50 entries
Sun 4 July – Championship Show (judged by Tracy Butler): 43 dogs with 43 entries
Sun 4 July – Open Show (judged by Paula Graystone): 34 dogs with 40 entries
VISITORS – if you would like to come and watch the shows, meet some Chesapeakes and talk to their owners, please ensure you get in touch with the Show Secretary Caroline Griffin-Woods beforehand, as we need to monitor how many people are going to be attending the event. Caroline will send you a track and trace form to complete before arrival.
For more details on the shows, please see the Events page.
20% Health Testing Discount to CBRC Members
Some good news on health testing. Animal DNA Diagnostics has now put a bundle of tests together for Chesapeake Bay Retrievers on their website. Animal DNA Diagnostics is offering DM, PRA and EIC tests for £186 (usual price would be £192 for these three tests).
Members of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever Club can have an additional 20% discount on this bundle, making it £148.80 for these three tests – a big saving. If anyone wants to take advantage of this discount offer, then please contact Breed Health Co-ordinator Sue Worrall via email at chesapeakeblue@btinternet.com.
CBRC Working Chesapeake Tests
The second WCT event was held on 9 August 2020 at Rogate, West Sussex.
Judges were Jason Mayhew and Anna Sole
LEVEL 1 passes
Sue Worrall with Arnac Bay Esk
Sharon Baxandall with Sharbae Prettiest Star
Carole Harris with Migwell Deutsher Passion
Gary Thomas with Crableypeake Sunrise
Lisa Murch with Franeo Original Long Gunner
Christine Mayhew with Arnac Bay Inca
Anthony Ciraolo with Franeo Ebbing Tide
Deborah Herring with Sharbae Rebel Rebel
LEVEL 2 passes
Anthony Ciraolo with Franeo Ebbing Tide
Congratulations to all who passed. Thank you to our judges and to Jason for allowing us to use his training grounds. Thank you also to dummy throwers Dan and Linda and to Bob for providing the judges’ and helpers’ lunches.
Read more about it on the Breed News Weekly page, and as always, there will be a full report in the next yearbook.
Coronavirus and club events
In accordance with government guidelines regarding staying at home and restricting social contact, many club events have had to be cancelled or postponed this year. Occasional events for limited numbers of people, in outdoor environments, may take place.
Please see information on the Events page, and continue to check for updated information regarding events.
Great news for the CBRC Championship and Open Shows 2021
While the club shows for 2020 have had to be cancelled due to COVID, the Club is now planning to hold a double show next year. So we will have a whole weekend of shows at Bretford on 3-4 July. Put the dates in your diary – something to look forward to!
For more info, contact Show Secretary Caroline Griffin-Woods on 01469 576882 or email griffinwoods@btinternet.com
Breed News Weekly
With so many chances to get together being cancelled, it’s more important than ever to keep in touch. With that in mind, we have a new page on the website – a place to share Chesapeake news. Welcome to Breed News Weekly! If you have Chessie news to share, please email Chrissie Mayhew at bobmayhewQhorses@aol.com
CBRC Championship and Open Shows 2020 postponed
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever Club has taken the difficult decision to postpone the Championship and Open shows to be held on the 12 July 2020 at Bretford Village Hall, Bretford. It was felt that given the ongoing Covid-19 situation, it was in the best interests of all those involved. The Club is working on possible plans to hold the 2020 show in 2021.
AGM Trophies 2020
The following trophies were presented at the CBRC AGM on 23 February 2020
The Corrie Cup – TOP WORKING DOG OR BITCH – David & Thelma Thompson’s Arnac Bay Harvest
Isis Shield – TOP WORKING PUPPY – not awarded
Dawnflight Trophy – FIELD TRIAL DOG OR BITCH – not awarded
Westering Plate – DUAL PURPOSE DOG OR BITCH – Richard Playle’s Arnac Bay Grebe
Chesabay Trophy – DUAL PURPOSE PUPPY – David & Thelma Thompson’s Arnac Bay Harvest
Chase Challenge Shield – TOP OBEDIENCE DOG OR BITCH – Debbie Crewe’s Chesarab Saltmarsh
Barry Shield – TOP SHOW DOG – Molly Barker’s Next Generations Chesepi Range Rider
Glaniels Cup – TOP SHOW BITCH – Molly Barker’s Chesepi Santana
Fudge Tankard – TOP SHOW PUPPY – Maddie Mahon, Jodie Hunns & James Newton’s Arnac Bay Huron at Bergelle
Ted’s Challenge Trophy – MOST SPECIES RETRIEVED – Richard Playle’s Arnac Bay Grebe
Chessie Chat Trophy for BEST CHAT ARTICLE – Cathy & Vincent Acheson for “Finn McCool”
Notice of the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever Club
23 February 2020
Bretford Village Hall, Bretford, Warks CV23 0JZ
Meeting begins at 11.00am (tea/coffee available from 10.30am)
According to the club rules, half the committee retire annually.
The Hon. Secretary, Hon. Treasurer and Chairman retire annually. The Hon. Secretary, Treasurer and Chairman are willing to stand for re-election.
Items for the agenda and nominations (in writing) for Committee, Secretary, Treasurer and Chairman of the Club, signed by both proposer and seconder, must be with the Secretary at least 28 days prior to the AGM. Please include a brief biographical note (around 200 words) detailing your interest and involvement with Chesapeakes.
The agenda and 2019 AGM minutes will be available at the meeting, or by prior request from the Secretary.
After the AGM business, there will be a powerpoint presentation of old photographs showing the history of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever. This presentation, which lasts just under an hour, should prove interesting to all who have a Chesapeake, whether for work, show or pet.
Please note, tea and coffee will be available, but please bring your own lunch.
We hope you will attend the AGM and look forward to seeing you there.
If you have ever wondered what a Chesapeake was bred to do – what he was designed for – spend a couple of minutes watching this film of Mark Greenhough’s wonderful Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Echo, on the Dee Estuary.