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Adopting a Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Chesapeake Bay Retriever - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

You can adopt a Chesapeake Bay Retriever at a much lower cost than buying one from a breeder. The cost to adopt a Chesapeake Bay Retriever is around $300 in order to cover the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. In contrast, buying Chesapeake Bay Retrievers from breeders can be prohibitively expensive. Depending on their breeding, they usually cost anywhere from $900 to $5,000.

The easiest way to adopt a Chesapeake Bay Retriever would be through a rescue that specializes in Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. A great place to start would be to start a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Chesapeake Bay Retrievers in your area.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever fun facts

Fun Facts:

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers were developed along the freezing cold shores of Maryland, where duck clubs employed them for use in fowl water retrieval. As such, they make excellent swimmers and love being in the water.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers have a powerful sense of both smell and memory, which makes them excel at independent tasks such as bomb-detection.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers have a delightful habit of "smiling" that may look like an intimidating grimace but is actually a sign of deference and affection.

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Chesapeake Bay Retriever Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Chesapeake Bay Retriever types to temperament and health issues to popular Chesapeake Bay Retriever mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.