At Hemann Hills we love, hunt, show & occasionally breed our Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. As members of the American Chesapeake Club we take great pride in producing a dog that conforms to the breed standard in every way. Our dogs are structurally sound and have excellent temperaments. We hope that you enjoy our site. Wether you are a long time chessie owner or are considering becoming one we hope that you find our site interesting & informative. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions about our website or chessies in general please feel free to contact us any time!
Deciding if a Chessie is right for you
Chesapeake's are very different from more common retrievers such as the Labrador & the Golden. They are not happy go lucky, love everybody dogs. They are very loyal & protective of their family & home and more reserved with strangers than other retrievers. They are a dominant breed & do not always do well with other dogs particularly those of the same sex. They were bred for the purpose of being die hard hunters even in the worst weather conditions. A chessie is a determined problem solver & a free thinker that if not properly trained will train you! Early training & consistency along with socialization is a must with this breed! Chessies are very versatile & athletic and can compete in almost any dog sport. Owning a Chesapeake is a big responsibility so please read up on the breed, talk to other owners and make sure you are ready for the challenge. If you have done your homework & are ready for the adventure of being a chessie owner check out our puppy page and give us a call.
