Anyone out there own a Chesapeake Bay Retriever?
Posted By: BeachBum on 2006-01-16
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I have an 8-month old 'pup'. I say that in quotes because Nitro is bigger than my 5 and 10-year old Labs. I know that Labs are h*** for the first 2 years then calm down to be great dogs. Will Nitro be the same? He is absolutely the most bull headed dog I have ever had. Took him to obedience class and he graduated (how, I don't know), but he seems to have his own agenda and it depends on whether he feels like listening. I work from home, but if I leave he gets so excited when I come home that one time he jumped straight up and took my sunglasses right off my face, but his body never touched me. However, I have young grandchildren and he is soooo gentle with them and protective. He gets plenty of exercise. We have 5 acres and a large pond and he will swim for literally an hour straight. He has great genes - father is Amer. and Canadian champ and mother is Amer. champ, certified obedience, certified companion dog and certified rescue dog. I love this dog. He is the smartest dog I have ever had - learns quick. I would just like to know if someone has an older Chessie and what I could expect in the future.
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