do they get along well with other dogs? I hear they are not like labs or goldens but more like a rottie personality.
2007-03-12 04:53:14 · 5 answers · asked by Ambie 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I had a chessie years ago and she was the sweetest dog I've ever owned - however if delivery people showed up she wasn't so sweet. I have known a few CBR and they were pretty scary, so I guess it's all in their surroundings.
2007-03-12 07:59:51 · answer #1 · answered by oneamy2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is not recommended for an inexperienced new dog owner. The handler needs to be confident and to exude authority because these dog like to have their own way. A consistent but kind approach is the most successful way to handle these dogs. If possible, attend obedience classes with this breed. Willful, this breed can be prone to dominance problems if not properly trained and socialized. Take your puppy out with you as much as possible and introduce it to other dogs so that it has a chance to feel relaxed with them. The Chesapeake is different than other retrievers in that he can be more aggressive, willful and reserved with strangers. They may be combative with other dogs. These are strong dogs and have a tendency to be territorial, so they require firm training and good management. Chesapeakes are usually slow to mature.
2007-03-12 06:13:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
MISNOMER. Dogs do not choose whom they get along with or not. The owner decides. Take C. Milan how many Rotties, Dobies, P.B.'s and others does he have to have before we as a society admit, "Dogs who don't get along is no fault of theirs; it is the fault of humans/owners." Experts will tell you that and experience dog owner would be a good fit w/ this breed. Only because it is a dominant dog, that being said. If you are a "alpha leader" and already own a dog you must be able to show dominance over the Canine at all times. This breed is probably the smartest of all the field breeds (yes that includes the Retriever) and would definitely figure you as a subordinate if you give the slightest hint of apprehensions. This is not a breed to cuddle with, if you want to cuddle then you should get a "Toy" breed.
2007-03-12 04:59:35 · answer #3 · answered by Beano 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This breed has a tendency to be people and dog agressive. I would really see how the mother and father act around strangers and other dogs as the puppies usuall tend to be like the parents
2007-03-12 04:56:21 · answer #4 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to work at a Vet's office and I still volunteer with the SPCA and I have never met a nice one.
Each dog is different, of course, but they just seem snappish and they don't seem to like to cuddle.
2007-03-12 04:57:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋