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I have been an avid waterfowl hunter for many decades. In 1996 it was finally time for me to get a dog. I selected a Chesapeake Bay Retriever (CBR) due to their reputation as being superb waterfowl retrievers. Her name was Katmai, more properly known as CH Katmai Chugach Splendor MH QA2, and we bonded immediately. Her passion for hunting, natural instinct, tractability, and wonderful temperament made her an ideal companion. This combination led me to become a lifelong fan of the breed. Words cannot describe how much Katmai meant to me. Her eulogy is posted on this site.
I breed for birdiness, they need to be nuts about birds, possess good temperament, and have good structure and coat. I expect all my dogs to have master hunter titles (MH), and have the field trial title of (QA2). Most will also have the conformation title (CH) as well. Please see the pedigree tab for a definition of titles. You will also find, coincidentally enough, their pedigrees there, which are impeccable.
They live in my house as members of the family. They are affectionate and passionately loyal. One of the distinguishing characteristics of CBRs is that they are very bonded with their owners and are aloof towards strangers. Chessies tend to have a protective instinct, not an aggressive one.
In the last 20 years, I have acquired a strong interest in upland bird hunting, primarily pheasants. Chessies, in addition to their well earned reputation as superb waterfowl hunters, are also extremely adept at hunting pheasants. The key to their success are their outstanding noses. My experience has shown that the Chessie is an excellent pheasant hunter. Please see the hunting tab.
—Mike Vogel