A Chessie for the bay

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is the quintessential water dog among the sporting breeds.  It’s a sturdy dog with an even sturdier coat, and a non-nonsense approach to the task at hand.  This is an American breed, developed to be masterful in the hunt of waterfowl.

This is Coupe (GCh Quailridge’s Coupe De Ville), photographed at one of my favorite places, the lovely beach in Ventura, California.  He is a fine example of the breed, with the unique and unmistakable silhouette of a Chessie.  The color and texture of his coat look magnificant in this late afternoon light, and his keen expression suggests a dog of intelligence and determination that would be ready to hunt on a moment’s notice.  This was shot just moments before sundown when the last of the lingering light illuminated his beautiful head and glowing eye.

Coupe was the top Chesapeake in the country in 2011.

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