Bouvier Des Flandres vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Compare the Bouvier Des Flandres to the Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bouvier Des Flandres and Chesapeake Bay Retrievers.

Bouvier Des Flandres vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Bouvier Des Flandres
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Bouvier Des Flandres
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
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General Details
Bouvier Des Flandres
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-13 Years
Height
23-28 Inches
21-26 Inches
Weight
60-100 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Bouvier Des Flandres
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Origin Country
Belgium
United States
Origin Year
1912 AD
1807 AD
Temperament
Bouvier Des Flandres
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Personality
Bouvier Des Flandres
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Traits
Needy
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Bouvier Des Flandres
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Bouvier Des Flandres
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High to Very High
High
Grooming Needs
Bouvier Des Flandres
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bouvier Des Flandres
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Breed Focus
Bouvier Des Flandres
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Bouvier Des Flandres
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Average
Herding
Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Above Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Above Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bouvier Des Flandres
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-13 Years
Health Concerns
Bouvier Des Flandres
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Elbow dysplasia
Glaucoma
Heart problems
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Cerebellar abiotrophy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Bouvier Des Flandres
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Bouvier Des Flandres
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Breed Colors
Black
Blue
Brown
Fawn
White
Chocolate Brown
Deadgrass
Reddish Gold
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