The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a breed of dog that was developed along the Chesapeake Bay to hunt waterfowl under adverse weather and water conditions, often having to break ice during the course of many strenuous multiple retrieves. The breed was used not only to retrieve the game, but also sat on the wagon when the game was taken to market in order to protect the load from theft. Thus, the breed is very protective and can be vicious to strangers if provoked.
