Chesapeake Bay Retriever Characteristics
Is a versatile, high energy working dog bred for retrieving waterfowl, originating in the United States.
Chessies have a distinctive appearance, including their slightly oily, waterproof wavy brown coat, amber eyes, and sturdy, powerful body.
They are bright and cheerful, and goofy.
They are loyal and extremely affectionate and can make a great family companion. This breed has a strong affinity for children and is very protective of all members of their adopted family.
A well-socialised Chesapeake Bay Retriever will accept any other pets at home, but can be territorial with strange dogs and cats.
Independent, smart and yet eager to learn Chesapeake Bay Retrievers thrive when they have a job to do.
A perfect home for a Chesapeake Bay Retriever is dedicated to fitness, training, and keeping busy.
This breed is a high-energy, very trainable dog that enjoys both physical and mental challenges.
Chesapeake Bay Retriever Inherited Disease and Traits Testing Panels
We can offer the below tests for the Chesapeake Bay Retriever singularly or as combos or as included in the most comprehensive Panel “DogCheck 4.0”:
- Degenerative Myelopathy DNA Testing which is a screening test for your dog to determine if it carries the genes associated with Degenerative Myelopathy (DM). Click here to read more about the Degenerative Myelopathy Test Kit.
- Hyperuricosuria DNA Test for Uric Acid is a screening test for your dog to determine if it carries the mutated gene associated with Hyperuricosuria (HUU).
- PRA-prcd, which is inherited as an autosomal recessive disease. Degeneration of both rod and cone photoreceptor cells of the retina of PRA-prcd affected dogs usually occurs 3 to 5 years of age or later.
- Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), when dogs will often begin to exhibit leg weakness followed by a complete collapse after just 5 to 15 minutes of strenuous activity.
You can choose the best option for you by clicking below:
For the above tests, if done singularly or as combos, we offer the results in 7-10 working days from receipt of samples to the laboratory.
If they are all included in the most comprehensive test called “DogCheck 4.0“, which also gives information about coat colour traits, the turnaround is 3-4 weeks from receipts of the samples to the laboratory. Please refer to the list below to see all the genes tested in this case.
NOTE: There is an extra cost of £45 to test the genes mentioned on the table as *xP as they are not included in the Dog Check 4.0 Report unless the extra fee has been paid at the checkout.
Dog Intolerance Test
The Dog Intolerance Test checks for your dog’s sensitivity to 152 food and 48 environmental and artificial allergens.. Click here to read more about the At Home Dog Intolerance Test.
Dog Paternity Test
Our Dog DNA Paternity Test is a quick and easy way to accurately determine the parentage of your canine. Fast, accurate and conclusive results. Click here to read more about our Dog Paternity Test with mother or Dog Paternity Test without Mother.