Chesapeake Bay Retriever
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Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Compare Chesapeake Bay Retriever and Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne) 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
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
53 – 66 cm
53 – 63 cm
Weight
25 – 36 kg
22 – 28 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 13 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
Characteristics
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
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.
About Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Medium French pointing dog with black‑and‑white “ink splash” coat, calm yet athletic. Sensitive, affectionate and people‑oriented, it bonds closely with its family. A versatile hunter needing 1.5–2 hours of daily activity, it is rare outside France but valued for its rustic, working character.
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