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[简介]在水中和在陆地上同样出色，乞沙比克猎犬是培养了在各种不利的气候条件下和在水中，在乞沙比克海湾捕猎水鸟的猎犬，进行大量艰苦的寻回工作，期间还经常需要破冰工作。乞沙比克猎犬在工作中，经常需要面对大风、潮汐、长距离在寒冷的水中游泳。这个品种的特征是明显能够适应乞沙比克的条件，且显得轻松、有效率且有耐力。在头部，乞沙比克猎犬的脑袋宽而圆拱，止部适中。颌部有足够的长度和力量，能轻松叼起较大的鸟（猎物），温和地控制住它。双层被毛由短、粗硬、波浪状的外层披毛和浓厚、细腻、羊毛质的底毛组成，包含有丰富的，自然分泌的油脂，能够经常在气候及地理条件冰冷、崎岖的乞沙比克地区工作。身躯上，乞沙比克猎犬非常结实、匀称，结构有力，属于中等体型，身体长度、腿的长度适中，胸部的深度和宽度适中，肩胛结构完全能自由运动，没有任何部分显示出软弱。后面很独特，有力，但不影响其敏捷或耐力。尺寸和体质都不太过分，因为他是一种寻回犬，天性活泼。独特的特征包括眼睛，非常清晰的微黄色或琥珀色，后躯高于或略微高于肩胛，双层被毛在肩胛、颈部、后背和腰部趋向于波浪形。乞沙比克猎犬表情明亮、欢快，非常聪明，平静，感觉敏锐，天生友爱，有保护欲。过分羞怯或有攻击性，不论是作为一个枪猎犬还是作为伴侣犬都不合适。失格：缺少品种所独特的特征属于失格。
[体型]肩高：雄性肩高约23~26英寸；雌性肩高约21~24英寸。高于上限或低于下限都属于严重缺陷。比例：从肩胛上端到地面的距离略小于身躯长度（从胸骨到骨盆末端的距离）。身躯的深度达到肘部。从肩胛到肘部的距离与从肘部到地面的距离相等。体重：雄性约为65~80磅；雌性约为55~70磅。
[头部]乞沙比克猎犬拥有聪明的表情。眼睛：略大，非常清澈，微黄色或琥珀色，距离比较宽。耳朵：小，位于头部恰当的位置，松弛地下垂，中等厚度。脑袋：宽而圆，止部中等。鼻子：略短。口吻：长度与脑袋一致，锥形，尖但不过分强烈。嘴唇：薄，不下垂。咬和：剪状咬和为首选。但钳状咬和也可以接受。失格：上颚突出式咬和或下颚突出式咬和都属于失格。
[颈部、背线、身躯]颈部：长度适中，外观显得结实而肌肉发达。从肩部开始逐渐变细。背线：后躯高于或略高于肩胛。背部：短，接合良好，且有力。胸部：非常结实，深而宽。肋骨呈桶状且深。身躯：中等长度，既不呈小马状，也不拱起，但腰窝下部接近凹陷状，且上提。尾巴：中等长度；尾根部粗细适中。尾巴直或略微弯曲，但决不能卷曲在背后，或向侧面纠结。
[前躯]前躯决不能有松懈的迹象。肩胛：倾斜且能随意活动，充满力量，且对动作没有任何制约。腿：长度适中，且直，显得骨骼和肌肉都很充足。胶骨略微倾斜，中等长度。从前面或后面观察，前肢显得很直。前肢的狼爪可以切除。足爪为带有蹼的兔足，大小合适，脚趾圆拱且紧密。
[后躯]良好的后躯十分重要。应该显得丰满，与前躯一样充满力量。后躯决不能有任何松懈的迹象。后躯应该非常有力，以便在游泳时提供足够的驱动力。腿应该是中等长度且直，显得骨骼和肌肉都很充足。膝关节角度恰当。从飞节到地面的距离中等。从前面或后面观察，后肢显得很直。如果后肢有狼爪，必须切除。失格：后肢有狼爪属于失格。
[被毛]被毛应该厚而短，任何地方都不超过1.5英寸长，带有浓厚、细腻、羊毛质的底毛。脸部和腿部的毛发非常短且直，肩部、颈部、背部和腰部的毛发略呈波浪状。乞沙比克猎犬被毛的质地非常重要。在乞沙比克地区，在任何恶劣的气候条件下都可能外出狩猎，经常在冰雪天气出去工作。外层披毛和底毛上的油脂就显得极端重要，非常有价值，它们可以保护乞沙比克猎犬的皮肤不被冷水所侵袭，并有助于快速烘干水分。乞沙比克猎犬的被毛能象鸭子的羽毛一样防水。当他离开水中，并摇动身体，被毛中根本无法保留水分，仅仅有点潮湿。失格：被毛卷曲或全身被毛趋向于卷曲属于失格。尾巴上和腿上有长度超过1.75英寸的羽状饰毛属于失格。
[颜色]乞沙比克猎犬的颜色必须尽可能接近他工作的环境。褐色、苔藓色或枯草色都是允许的。自然色的乞沙比克猎犬是首选。没有哪种颜色特别优秀。在胸部、腹部、脚趾、足爪后面（脚垫上面）出现白色斑点是允许的，但斑点越小越好，纯色为首选。裁判在评判乞沙比克猎犬时，对被毛的颜色和质地都要考虑。光荣的疤痕不属于缺陷。 失格：黑色；除了胸部、腹部、脚趾和足爪后面以外，在身体任何地方出现白色都属于失格。
[步态]步态应该平顺，舒展而不费力，给人的印象是非常有力且功率强大。从侧面观察时，前躯的动作是没有任何制约的伸展，后躯则产生巨大的推动力，膝关节和飞节弯曲良好。向你过来时，可以看到肘部没有向外翻。当乞沙比克猎犬离开你时，后躯没有牛肢的迹象。速度增加时，由于重力作用，足爪向身体中心线聚拢。
[气质] 乞沙比克猎犬应该显得伶俐、欢快，带有聪明的表情。有勇气，对工作积极肯干，机敏、聪明、喜欢水，整体品质，决大多数部分的搭配，是在选择和培育乞沙比克猎犬时应该首先考虑的问题。
[气质] 1、缺乏该品种的基本特征。2、牙齿上颚突出或下颚突出。3、后腿有狼爪。4、被毛卷曲或身体上的被毛有卷曲的趋向。5、尾巴上和腿上有长度超过1.75英寸的羽状饰毛。6、黑色。7、除了胸部、腹部、脚趾和足爪后面以外，在身体任何地方出现白色。
[评分标准]
头部，包括嘴唇、耳朵和眼睛 16
颈部 4
肩胛和身躯 12
后躯和膝关节 12
肘部、腿和足爪 4
颜色 10
尾部和尾巴 18
被毛和质地 12
整体构造总计 100
主要部位的尺寸 英寸
头部的长度，从鼻镜到后枕骨 9.5~10
耳朵的周长 20~21
口吻长度，眼睛下方 10~10.5
耳朵的长度 4.5~5
眼睛之间的宽度 2.5~2.75
颈部的周长，接近肩部的部分 20~22
腰窝的周长 24~25
从后枕骨到尾根处的距离 34~35
在肩胛处的前臂的周长 10~10.5
上面大腿的周长 19~20
从耳根到耳根，越过脑袋的距离 5~6
后枕骨到肩胛骨上端的距离 9~9.5
从肘部到肘部，越过肩胛的距离 25~26
标准通过日期：1993年11月 9日
标准修正日期：1993年12月31日
Chesapeake Bay Retriever Breed Standard
Sporting Group
General Appearance
Equallyproficient on land and in the water, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever wasdeveloped along the Chesapeake Bay to hunt waterfowl under the mostadverse weather and water conditions, often having to break ice duringthe course of many strenuous multiple retrieves. Frequently theChesapeake must face wind, tide and long cold swims in its work. Thebreed's characteristics are specifically suited to enable theChesapeake to function with ease, efficiency and endurance. In head,the Chesapeake's skull is broad and round with a medium stop. The jawsshould be of sufficient length and strength to carry large game birdswith an easy, tender hold. The double coat consists of a short, harsh,wavy outer coat and a dense, fine, wooly undercoat containing anabundance of natural oil and is ideally suited for the icy ruggedconditions of weather the Chesapeake often works in. In body, theChesapeake is a strong, well-balanced, powerfully built animal ofmoderate size and medium length in body and leg, deep and wide inchest, the shoulders built with full liberty of movement, and with notendency to weakness in any feature, particularly the rear. The powerthough, should not be at the expense of agility or stamina. Size andsubstance should not be excessive as this is a working retriever of anactive nature.
Distinctive features include eyes that are very clear, of yellowishor amber hue, hindquarters as high or a trifle higher than theshoulders, and a double coat which tends to wave on shoulders, neck,back and loins only.
The Chesapeake is valued for its bright andhappy disposition, intelligence, quiet good sense, and affectionateprotective nature. Extreme shyness or extreme aggressive tendencies arenot desirable in the breed either as a gun dog or companion.
Disqualifications:Specimens that are lacking in breed characteristics should be disqualified.
Size, Proportion, Substance
Height--Males should measure 23 to 26 inches; females should measure 21 to 24 inches.Oversizedorundersizedanimalsareto beseverely penalized.Proportion--Heightfrom the top of the shoulder blades to the ground should be slightlyless than the body length from the breastbone to the point of buttocks.Depth of body should extend at least to the elbow. Shoulder to elbowand elbow to ground should be equal.Weight--Males should weigh 65 to 80 pounds; females should weigh 55 to 70 pounds.
Head
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever should have an intelligent expression.Eyesare to be medium large, very clear, of yellowish or amber color and wide apart.Earsare to be small, set well up on the head, hanging loosely, and of medium leather.Skullis broad and round with a medium stop.Noseis medium short.Muzzleis approximately the same length as the skull, tapered, pointed but not sharp.Lipsare thin, not pendulous.Bite--Scissors is preferred, but a level bite is acceptable.
Disqualifications:Either undershot or overshot bites are to be disqualified.
Neck, Topline, Body
Neckshould be of medium length with a strong muscular appearance, tapering to the shoulders.Toplineshould show the hindquarters to be as high as or a trifle higher than the shoulders.Backshould be short, well coupled and powerful.Chestshould be strong, deep and wide. Rib cage barrel round and deep.Bodyis of medium length, neither cobby nor roached, but rather approachinghollowness from underneath as the flanks should be well tucked up.Tailof medium length; medium heavy at the base. The tail should be straightor slightly curved and should not curl over back or side kink.
Forequarters
There should be no tendency to weakness in the forequarters.Shouldersshould be sloping with full liberty of action, plenty of power and without any restrictions of movement.Legsshould be medium in length and straight, showing good bone and muscle.Pasterns slightly bent and of medium length. The front legs shouldappear straight when viewed from front or rear. Dewclaws on theforelegs may be removed. Well webbed hare feet should be of good sizewith toes well-rounded and close.
Hindquarters
Goodhindquarters are essential. They should show fully as much power as theforequarters. There should be no tendency to weakness in thehindquarters. Hindquarters should be especially powerful to supply thedriving power for swimming. Legs should be medium length and straight,showing good bone and muscle. Stifles should be well angulated. Thedistance from hock to ground should be of medium length. The hind legsshould look straight when viewed from the front or rear. Dewclaws, ifany, must be removed from the hind legs.
Disqualifications:Dewclaws on the hind legs are a disqualification.
Coat
Coatshould be thick and short, nowhere over 1½ inches long, with a densefine wooly undercoat. Hair on the face and legs should be very shortand straight with a tendency to wave on the shoulders, neck, back andloins only. Moderate feathering on rear of hindquarters and tail ispermissible.
The texture of the Chesapeake's coat is veryimportant, as the Chesapeake is used for hunting under all sorts ofadverse weather conditions, often working in ice and snow. The oil inthe harsh outer coat and wooly undercoat is of extreme value inpreventing the cold water from reaching the Chesapeake's skin and aidsin quick drying. A Chesapeake's coat should resist the water in thesame way that a duck's feathers do. When the Chesapeake leaves thewater and shakes, the coat should not hold water at all, being merelymoist.
Disqualifications:A coat that iscurly or has a tendency to curl all over the body must be disqualified.Feathering on the tail or legs over 1¾ inches long must be disqualified.
Color
Thecolor of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever must be as nearly that of itsworking surroundings as possible. Any color of brown, sedge ordeadgrass is acceptable, self-colored Chesapeakes being preferred. Onecolor is not to be preferred over another. A white spot on the breast,belly, toes, or back of the feet (immediately above the large pad) ispermissible, but the smaller the spot the better, solid coloredpreferred. The color of the coat and its texture must be given everyconsideration when judging on the bench or in the ring. Honorable scarsare not to be penalized.
Disqualifications:Black colored; white on any part of the body except breast, belly, toes, or back of feet must be disqualified
Gait
Thegait should be smooth, free and effortless, giving the impression ofgreat power and strength. When viewed from the side, there should begood reach with no restrictions of movement in the front and plenty ofdrive in the rear, with good flexion of the stifle and hock joints.Coming at you, there should be no sign of elbows being out. When theChesapeake is moving away from you, there should be no sign ofcowhockness from the rear. As speed increases, the feet tend toconverge toward a center line of gravity.
Temperament
TheChesapeake Bay Retriever should show a bright and happy dispositionwith an intelligent expression. Courage, willingness to work,alertness, nose, intelligence, love of water, general quality and, mostof all, disposition should be given primary consideration in theselection and breeding of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever.
Disqualifications:
1.Specimens lacking in breed characteristics.
2.Teeth overshot or undershot.
3.Dewclaws on the hind legs.
4.Coat curly or with a tendency to curl all over the body.
5.Feathering on the tail or legs over 1¾ inches long.
6.Black colored.
7.White on any part of the body except breast, belly, toes, or back of feet.
Thequestion of coat and general type of balance takes precedence over anyscoring table which could be drawn up. The Chesapeake should be wellproportioned, an animal with a good coat and well balanced in otherpoints being preferable to one excelling in some but weak in others.
Positive Scale of Points
| Head, including lips, ears and eyes | 16 |
| Neck | 4 |
| Shoulders and body | 12 |
| Hindquarters and stifles | 12 |
| Elbows, legs and feet | 12 |
| Color | 4 |
| Stern and tail | 10 |
| Coat and texture | 18 |
| General conformation | 12 |
| Total | 100 |
| Approximate Measurements | Inches |
| Length head, nose to occiput | 9½ to 10 |
| Girth at ears | 20 to 21 |
| Muzzle below eyes | 10 to 10½ |
| Length of ears | 4½ to 5 |
| Width between eyes | 2½ to 2¾ |
| Girth neck close to shoulder | 20 to 22 |
| Girth at flank | 24 to 25 |
| Length from occiput to tail base | 34 to 35 |
| Girth forearms at shoulders | 10 to 10½ |
| Girth upper thigh | 19 to 20 |
| From root to root of ear, over skull | 5 to 6 |
| Occiput to top shoulder blades | 9 to 9½ |
| From elbow to elbow over the shoulders | 25 to 26 |
Effective December 31, 1993