Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs German Pinscher

Compare the Chesapeake Bay Retriever to the German Pinscher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and German Pinschers.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs German Pinscher
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
German Pinscher
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
German Pinscher
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General Details
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
German Pinscher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-14 Years
Height
21-26 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
25-35 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
German Pinscher
Origin Country
United States
Germany
Origin Year
1807 AD
1879 AD
Temperament
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
German Pinscher
Overall Friendliness
Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Personality
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
German Pinscher
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Protective
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
German Pinscher
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
German Pinscher
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
German Pinscher
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
German Pinscher
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
German Pinscher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
German Pinscher
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
None
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Above Average
Herding
Below Average
Above Average
Hunting
Above Average
Below Average
Protection
Above Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
German Pinscher
Average Lifespan
10-13 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
German Pinscher
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Cerebellar abiotrophy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
German Pinscher
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Wooly
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
German Pinscher
Breed Colors
Chocolate Brown
Chocolate Brown
Deadgrass
Deadgrass
Reddish Gold
Reddish Gold
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brown
Brown
Isabella
Isabella
Red
Red
Stag Red
Stag Red
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