Broholmer
VS
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Broholmer vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Compare Broholmer and Chesapeake Bay Retriever side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Broholmer
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
65 – 75 cm
53 – 66 cm
Weight
40 – 70 kg
25 – 36 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 13 years
10 – 13 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Broholmer
Great with kids
Quiet
Giant
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Summary
About Broholmer
The Broholmer is a large, calm Danish mastiff-type guardian, devoted to its family and home. Steady, watchful, and typically gentle, it needs moderate exercise, mental stimulation, and close companionship. Still rare outside Scandinavia, breeding emphasizes health and stable temperament.
About Chesapeake Bay Retriever
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a strong American waterfowl retriever with a muscular build and oily, wavy brown double coat for cold waters. Loyal and reserved, it bonds closely with family, needs firm, fair training, and high daily exercise, and is generally robust but prone to joint and eye issues.
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