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Any Chessie owners?
Posted on 11/29/12 at 2:13 pm
Posted on 11/29/12 at 2:13 pm
Looking to get a new dog. My lab is 10 now and probably slowing down soon, and I'm thinking it is time for a new pup. Anybody own a Chessie or have a lot of experience with them? A good friend is a Chessie guy and he has had excellent dogs. I'm just wondering what other people have had as far as experiences.
I'm looking for a little bit less "goofy" of a dog than most labs, for lack of a better word. The Chessie I've known was more "serious" in demeanor, but that is only one dog.
Plus wife wants a large dog with a bit of a guard-dog streak in it. If she had her druthers, we'd get a giant freakin Mastiff or something.
Anyone got any experience?
I'm looking for a little bit less "goofy" of a dog than most labs, for lack of a better word. The Chessie I've known was more "serious" in demeanor, but that is only one dog.
Plus wife wants a large dog with a bit of a guard-dog streak in it. If she had her druthers, we'd get a giant freakin Mastiff or something.
Anyone got any experience?
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Posted on 11/29/12 at 2:21 pm to yallallcrazy
Sounds like you need a Chessie. The only downfalls I hear is they can be a bit aggressive and aren't great with kids. They were bred to hunt and then guard the boats/dekes at night. They are a "one man" dog.
I don't have one or know anyone who does, but the one's I've seen are beautiful.
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I don't have one or know anyone who does, but the one's I've seen are beautiful.
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Posted on 11/29/12 at 2:27 pm to yallallcrazy
Not sure of your situation but a Chessie wouldn't be for me. They are notorious for nipping people that come over whether you are there or not, not good with kids, and are supposedly extremely hardheaded.
I've never had one but just what I hear from a few that have had them.
My lab is a british and has an extremely calm demeanor and has been a pleasure to train.
I've never had one but just what I hear from a few that have had them.
My lab is a british and has an extremely calm demeanor and has been a pleasure to train.
Posted on 11/29/12 at 2:53 pm to bbvdd
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Not sure of your situation but a Chessie wouldn't be for me. They are notorious for nipping people that come over whether you are there or not, not good with kids, and are supposedly extremely hardheaded.
I've never had one but just what I hear from a few that have had them.
false.... everyone i have been around is great with kids.
they do not mix well with pro trainers... .who perpetuate those myths.
This post was edited on 11/29/12 at 2:54 pm
Posted on 11/29/12 at 3:08 pm to choupiquesushi
I've done a good bit of research, and my mental image is of a dog that can get pissy with some of the typical "retriever school" philosophies that were developed around the Labrador. Also a dog with some territorial nature which if left unsocialized can get out of control.
My current lab is VERY soft, and shut way down during some of the FF/CC phases with a pro, so I've learned to be persistent and keep things fun when we work on stuff.
Have you owned a Chessie?
My current lab is VERY soft, and shut way down during some of the FF/CC phases with a pro, so I've learned to be persistent and keep things fun when we work on stuff.
Have you owned a Chessie?
Posted on 11/29/12 at 3:48 pm to yallallcrazy
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Have you owned a Chessie?
yes... 8 year old died of DM in august.
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Posted on 11/29/12 at 3:56 pm to yallallcrazy
i loved mine. had to put him down last year. 
he was good with my kids, and could get protective. he was a retrieving sob. i will only own chessies from now on. great dogs.
he was good with my kids, and could get protective. he was a retrieving sob. i will only own chessies from now on. great dogs.
Posted on 11/29/12 at 5:01 pm to rouxster
A friend of mine has one for duck hunting. He sent her to school and raves about her after every hunt. Little bit I was around her she's friendly enough.
Posted on 11/29/12 at 5:03 pm to rouxster
I Almost got a Chesador over the summer, my buddy ended up getting one and his is awesome, will diff be my next dog.
Posted on 11/29/12 at 5:03 pm to braindeadboxer
they are protective of their stuff and families....not vicious but protective...
Posted on 11/29/12 at 5:23 pm to choupiquesushi
I've always had black labs and IMO they are the best retervies. I hunt with a guy that owns a chessie and not a big fan of it. Average reteriver at best (and I'm being nice) absolutely no fun to be around, don't ever try to pet it or go in his house or yard. I understand the dogs reteriving skills are probley related to the work that my friend put into it her and as far as being aggressive that may be what you want. Just not for me.
Posted on 11/29/12 at 6:10 pm to jmkidder
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Average reteriver at best (and I'm being nice) absolutely no fun to be around, don't ever try to pet it or go in his house or yard. I understand the dogs reteriving skills are probley related to the work that my friend put into it her and as far as being aggressive that may be what you want.
any dog breed can be like that... chessie or not.
Posted on 11/29/12 at 6:21 pm to choupiquesushi
I agree on the reteriver side but that dog is like pissed off pit bull on roids. Like I said I have limited experience with them but because of that one dog the breed turns me off. I've seen too many labs that are great at what they do to want to look anywhere else for a reteriver.
Posted on 11/29/12 at 6:49 pm to yallallcrazy
I have a chessie right now. One of the biggest false accusations that they aren't good with kids or less dominant people. They must have a dominant leader but will guard there people with there life. I can say this, ill never own another breed of duck dog. Mine has saved my SO from a pretty hairy situation involving an urban democrat late at night. The only bad thing is that you can absolutely not feed any other dog around him
Posted on 11/29/12 at 7:54 pm to LouisianaChessie
I've had Chesapeakes for over 12 years. won't own any other dog. Some misconceptions are spread by trainers who are trained to train labs. A good trainer can train a Chesapeake because he knows the differences. You can't push them. The have one goal in life, to please their owner. Hardest hunting dogs I have ever seen. No quit. They can be territorial and protective. You have to know your dog and keep him in comfortable situations. They definately don't mix well with other dogs, Chessies included.Very protective.
Posted on 11/29/12 at 8:20 pm to yallallcrazy
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The Chessie I've known was more "serious" in demeanor, but that is only one dog. Plus wife wants a large dog with a bit of a guard-dog streak in it. If she had her druthers,
I owned them in the past. Great dogs and great diggers.
But for real, they can be very hard headed. One has to really over work them all the time or they will tear up shite. More so then a black lab. They will take commands from only one person, but will work it's way into a family setting real good with age.Posted on 11/29/12 at 8:20 pm to jmkidder
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jmkidder
Any Chessie owners?
I agree on the reteriver side but that dog is like pissed off pit bull on roids. Like I said I have limited experience with them but because of that one dog the breed turns me off. I've seen too many labs that are great at what they do to want to look anywhere else for a reteriver.
Then something is wrong with that dog....
Posted on 11/29/12 at 9:14 pm to choupiquesushi
That appeals to me
Posted on 11/29/12 at 9:18 pm to cattleman
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definately don't mix well with other dogs, Chessies included
I'd hope this would be s one thing that socialization/exposure can help. This one, if I get one, will have to start life sharing with a 10-11 year old lab.
Posted on 11/29/12 at 9:43 pm to yallallcrazy
Just sounds like a dog with a low bullshite tolerance.
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