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.
September 22-24, 2026
Kevil, KY
October 6-10, 2026
Bennett, CO
The American Chesapeake Club is the parent club that speaks for the Chesapeake Bay Retriever in the American Kennel Club. We own and control the breed standard that defines our breed and provides a blueprint for breeders to follow in the preservation of this unique American breed.
