| Breed |  Chesapeake Bay Retriever |  Dutch Shepherd |
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| Origin | United States | Netherlands |
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| Group | Gundog | Pastoral |
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| Size | Large | Large |
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| Coat | Short, wavy, oily double coat | Short, long or rough brindle coat with undercoat |
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| Weight | 25 to 36 kg | 23 to 34 kg |
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| Height | 53 to 66 cm | 55 to 62 cm |
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| Lifespan | 10 to 13 yrs | 11 to 14 yrs |
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| Exercise need | 8/10 | 9/10 |
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| Affection | 7/10 | 7/10 |
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| Grooming needs | 3/10 | 3/10 |
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| Barking | 5/10 | 5/10 |
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| Good with children | 7/10 | 6/10 |
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| Good with other dogs | 5/10 | 5/10 |
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| Trainability | 6/10 | 9/10 |
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| Prey drive | 6/10 | 7/10 |
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| Copes alone | 4/10 | 3/10 |
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| Drool | 3/10 | 2/10 |
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| Shedding | 6/10 | 5/10 |
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| Flat fit | 3/10 | 2/10 |
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| Running cost | €109 / month | €112 / month |
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Chesapeake Bay Retriever verdict
The serious retriever: tough, loyal and very much not a brown Labrador.
Get one if
- · Experienced owners who want a working partner
- · Active households near water
- · Gundog, dock-diving and retrieving enthusiasts
Think again if
- · First-time owners
- · People wanting a dog that loves every stranger
- · Households with frequent visitors and no management plan
Dutch Shepherd verdict
The brindle all-rounder that needs a real job
Get one if
- · Experienced owners of working breeds
- · People involved in dog sports or working trials
- · Active households wanting a training partner
Think again if
- · First-time owners
- · Low-activity or busy households
- · Families with toddlers and no training plan
