General Appearance:  A bright and happy demeanor and an intelligent expression and impressive outlines, denoting a good worker.  Courageous, alert, with a love of water and a solid disposition.  Fine woolly undercoat.  Water resistant coat.  Webbed feet.

Size, Proportion, and Substance:  Height-males, 23 to 26 inches; females, 21 to 24 inches.  Weight-males, 65 to 80 lbs.; females, 55 to 70 lbs.

Background:  If you're looking for a Retriever, but want something a little different thna the average Labrador or Golden, try a Chessie on for size.  Outgoing and athletic like his Retriever cousins, the Chessie sports a wavy, water-proof coat and warm amber eyes.  Chesapeake Bay Retrievers need ample exercise, so they are not for home bodies.  They need an active companion to work and play with.