Illustrated Guide to the Chesapeake Bay Retriever
The American Chesapeake Club has recently produced an Illustrated Guide to the Chesapeake Bay Retriever which can be viewed online.
Chesapeake owners, this will be of interest to all Chesapeake enthusiasts, whether you work or show your dog. You will find that the breed standard for the Chesapeake is a blueprint for a working, wildfowling dog and, like the design for a purpose-built vehicle, covers every aspect of construction that will help the dog to do his work.
Judges, please note that this will be very educational for you to help your knowledge when judging the breed in the ring.
PLEASE Keep in mind that nothing in the text or illustrations changes the official Breed Standard. Instead, it is a supplement to and expansion on the Standard. The American Chesapeake Club has produced this Illustrated Guide to help clarify the unique breed characteristics that set the Chesapeake Bay Retriever apart from the other retrieving breeds.
Please note that due to the UK Kennel Club wishing to standardise their breed standards, the UK breed standard differs slightly from the USA one. For example, there are no disqualifications in the UK. Those judging in the UK should make themselves aware of the UK standard.