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•   Chesapeake Bay Retriever Breed Standard Equally proficient on land and in the water, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever was developed along the Chesapeake Bay to hunt waterfowl under the most adverse weather and water conditions, often having to break ice during the course of many strenuous multiple retrieves. Frequently the Chesapeake must face wind, tide and long cold swims in its work. •   Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog - Breed Information The history of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever began when two puppies were saved from the wreck of an English ship off the coast of Maryland in 1807. These two dogs, believed to be Newfoundland types, were raised and worked as water retrievers. They and their descendants were crossed with other retrieving breeds and even local Coonhounds. •   Chesapeake Bay Retriever Pictures A collection of photos and pictures of Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. None of these dogs or puppies are for sale, they are pets of the people who's names are listed with the photo. •   Dog Breed Pictures: Chesapeake Bay Retriever The Chesapeake Bay Retrievers origin has two versions: a descendant from primitive North American stock; a cross between between Newfoundland and indigenous Maryland breeds, created during the 1800s.