Smiler23 Posted January 2, 2023 Report Share Posted January 2, 2023 I'm looking at getting a pup in shortly to train up in replacement of my current dog. I want to go down the Chesapeake path. Do any of you lads know of any upcoming litters from working parents? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted January 2, 2023 Report Share Posted January 2, 2023 Try the UK Chesapeake Bay Retriever Club through Google or look at some of the UK Facebook breed pages. Most Chessie litters would be arranged through the breed club. They are keen to help place pups into suitable owners hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted January 2, 2023 Report Share Posted January 2, 2023 Would love one myself but haven’t found any breeders here in Northern Ireland As the lads say if you’re on mainland I’m sure there’s some breeders out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted January 2, 2023 Report Share Posted January 2, 2023 8 minutes ago, Gerry78 said: Would love one myself but haven’t found any breeders here in Northern Ireland As the lads say if you’re on mainland I’m sure there’s some breeders out there http://riverrunchesapeakes.com/ Not northern Ireland but Ireland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler23 Posted January 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2023 Thanks mud pattern, iv looked all over UK chessie sites,I'll get in touch with them see if any future litters planned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 20 hours ago, Big Mat said: http://riverrunchesapeakes.com/ Not northern Ireland but Ireland. 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 (edited) Great dogs, real characters, hope you find one. A friend had one and she was as gentle as they come. QAnother friends GSP dog took a fancy and kept annoying her. I arrived late to the incident but met my GSP friend carrying his dog across his shoulder and one ear of the dog was half missing. It returned from the local vet with a purple bandage round it's head and I am sure I saw the Chessie laughing along with the rest of us.. She had, in one sharp snap bitten the ear off and then to rub it in she ate it. Edited January 3, 2023 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtreme Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 On 02/01/2023 at 13:36, Smiler23 said: I'm looking at getting a pup in shortly to train up in replacement of my current dog. I want to go down the Chesapeake path. Do any of you lads know of any upcoming litters from working parents? Thanks If your heart is set on a Chesapeake Bay Retriever then you must have one. I have had a few over the years and i would suggest you research the breed before buying, having said that, you've probably done that already. One or two caveats to bear in mind are they that are not remotely similar to a Labrador or Golden Retriever. I think it's fair to say a good deal more work is needed with a Chessy than the aforementioned breeds. Chessys are, more often or not, single minded, willful and headstrong. They can, at times be very standoffish with strangers and other dogs unless properly socialised. They often have a strong propensity for defiance. In short, they can be blinking hard work. They are, in my experience not hard to train. Consistency is the key with Chessys as they remember everything and forget nothing. If you make a mistake they will let you know. Chessys are highly intelligent dogs and will walk you out to your favourite spot on the marsh, even in the dark. They are marvellous swimmers and will retrieve the heaviest of geese with ease, at least they make it look easy. They are simply the best wildfowling dog. As a powerful, resilient and active dog, they need plenty of exercise out of season, at least 1-2 hours a day when mature. I would advise buying from a well known breeder of good bloodstock. All of mine have come from http://www.penrose-chesapeakes.co.uk/ they are based in Carmarthenshire. All of their dogs are working dogs and not shown. I can't recommend them highly enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 If you're on Facebook, " uk chessie owners " is the page to find. You'll find advice and leads on puppies. They're very good on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler23 Posted January 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 Xtreme,that is a great reply, thank you... Yes, iv researched the breed, many times over last 9-10 years ( there isn't that great a deal of info about them on internet I think).. i feel,I could do one justice. Iv time to train one properly before retiring my current dog, i can certainly give one enough work once it's mature and ready to go, and all my dogs are trained ( fitness wise) like athletes, best of food and plenty of exercise, summer time spent trotting alongside bike, or swimming ( live on an island,so surrounded by tidal waters). I like the look of the Penrose dogs, have sent email already to her, but as of yet no reply. I'm in contact with couple of lads who I think could be of help,👍. Did yours turn out good workers? Thanks I don't do Facebook Big Mat, so unfortunately can't see what's on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 I’ve got a client who has a few and sometimes breeds them do you want me to ask if she knows of any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler23 Posted January 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 Yes please old farrier, any help would be much appreciated. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 Try contacting this lady. She consistently produces some of the best Chesapeakes either side of the Atlantic. http://arnacchesapeakes.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler23 Posted January 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2023 Tried contacting all of the big kennel names, no reply from any of them... I did get a return email from Molly Barker who is the secretary of chessie club.. them arnac dogs are smart type 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted January 8, 2023 Report Share Posted January 8, 2023 Good luck with your search. When you finally aquire the little brown bear cub it will be the beginning of an interesting journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtreme Posted January 8, 2023 Report Share Posted January 8, 2023 On 03/01/2023 at 19:59, Smiler23 said: Xtreme,that is a great reply, thank you... Yes, iv researched the breed, many times over last 9-10 years ( there isn't that great a deal of info about them on internet I think).. i feel,I could do one justice. Iv time to train one properly before retiring my current dog, i can certainly give one enough work once it's mature and ready to go, and all my dogs are trained ( fitness wise) like athletes, best of food and plenty of exercise, summer time spent trotting alongside bike, or swimming ( live on an island,so surrounded by tidal waters). I like the look of the Penrose dogs, have sent email already to her, but as of yet no reply. I'm in contact with couple of lads who I think could be of help,👍. Did yours turn out good workers? Thanks I don't do Facebook Big Mat, so unfortunately can't see what's on there Apologies for the delay in replying - very busy. It seems as if you have the perfect environment for your Chessy, as i have in the fens with many miles of saltings a stone's throw away. Plenty of outdoor work is essential to their wellbeing. I'm sure Penrose will respond to your enquiry eventually, they are known to be not brilliant at responding promptly. Yes, mine have all been hard workers. The current one is no exception though he has a way to go yet. I attach a photo of him taken this morning on the sea wall. It was a quick snap so it doesn't show him at his best. His name is Merlin and he was 1 year old yesterday. He is already at over 40 kg but needs to fill out a bit. His Sire is Penrose Double Trouble from Long Meadow (Imp USA) His Dam is Penrose Night Jar (AW1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry78 Posted January 8, 2023 Report Share Posted January 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Xtreme said: Apologies for the delay in replying - very busy. It seems as if you have the perfect environment for your Chessy, as i have in the fens with many miles of saltings a stone's throw away. Plenty of outdoor work is essential to their wellbeing. I'm sure Penrose will respond to your enquiry eventually, they are known to be not brilliant at responding promptly. Yes, mine have all been hard workers. The current one is no exception though he has a way to go yet. I attach a photo of him taken this morning on the sea wall. It was a quick snap so it doesn't show him at his best. His name is Merlin and he was 1 year old yesterday. He is already at over 40 kg but needs to fill out a bit. His Sire is Penrose Double Trouble from Long Meadow (Imp USA) His Dam is Penrose Night Jar (AW1) Lovely dog he’s some size for a 1 year old looks perfect Wildfowling companion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler23 Posted January 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2023 Smart looking dog that👌, just the type I'd like... Iv got a couple of leads now on potential litters, so it's waiting game name see if anything comes available for me .. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtreme Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 Thank you gentlemen. He can be a handful at times but he's worth it. I may stud him in a couple of years, im sure he'll enjoy that! Do let us know how you get on with your potential leads. I do know of someone in Doncaster who breeds excellent Chessys but they had a big litter about a year ago so it may be a of a while yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler23 Posted January 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Few folk of told me to avoid Penrose dogs as there a bit full on (temperament wise) .... Yours will still be a pup I suppose, so to early to see yet...have you had out to do with other Penrose dogs? Couple of owners iv had contact with said there's have been spot on, no issues at all, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtreme Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 3 hours ago, Smiler23 said: Few folk of told me to avoid Penrose dogs as there a bit full on (temperament wise) .... Yours will still be a pup I suppose, so to early to see yet...have you had out to do with other Penrose dogs? Couple of owners iv had contact with said there's have been spot on, no issues at all, To be fair, every Chessy I've known have been a bit full on, particularly when young. My Merlin gets a bit like that when he's become excited, he can get like that when he meets a bitch he takes a shining to. He's never bitten or hurt anyone in any way. I've had no real issues with him behaviour wise, neither do i do i anticipate having any. A I've said previously, the breed is full of energy and are eager to work at a moment's notice. They also love company and will become bored if not adequately exercised, and like most dogs when bored, they can become destructive. Compared with a Weimaraner i once had, Chessys are easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushandpull Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 For what it's worth. I have had a number of Chessies. My Penrose bitch was one of the sweetest and most compliant dogs I have owned (including other retriever breeds). Does this prove anything ? Probably not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler23 Posted January 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Thanks for replies lads👍... Iv just got to do the waiting game now till something pops up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hicky Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 I wonder how much of these comments are down to an individual owning a placid lab and seeing something with more umpf in them is misread. I have a cocker bitch and she’s…well unhinged, around people/kids/babies 100% bang on. To live with a right pain in the Harris unless kept knackered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler23 Posted January 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 Iv a lab at minute, easy enough dog to have around... But a total *****, with other dogs his size or bigger... Fine with smaller male dogs... I see other labs on marsh too equally keen to battle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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