Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are known for their strong work ethic and love of retrieving. They are natural-born swimmers with a water-resistant coat and webbed feet. They excel in water activities such as retrieving waterfowl, dock diving, and water trials. Originally bred to retrieve waterfowl under adverse weather conditions, including icy waters, making them excellent hunting companions. These dogs are highly intelligent and trainable. They excel in obedience training and various dog sports such as agility, dock diving, and field trials.