Curly-Coated Retriever vs Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Side-by-side comparison — size, temperament, traits, costs, and health

Curly-Coated Retriever
Category
Chesapeake Bay Retriever

📏 Physical Stats

60 - 95
Weight (lbs)
55 - 80
23 - 27
Height (inches)
21 - 26
10 - 12 years
Life Expectancy
10 - 13 years
Sporting
Breed Group
Sporting
England
Origin
United States
Retrieving game from water and land
Bred For
Water Retriever

⚡ Temperament & Traits

Scores are 1–5 from breed data. Higher = more of that trait. Barking: lower is quieter.

4/5
Energy Level
5/5
Better
4/5
Better
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Good with Children
5/5
Better
4/5
Good with Other Dogs
5/5
Better
2/5
Better
Grooming Needs
5/5

💰 Cost of Ownership

Based on breed-specific cost data at a moderate care level — quality food, routine vet, occasional grooming, standard insurance. Actual costs vary by location and provider.

Annual Cost
$2,950
Curly-Coated Retriever
vs
Annual Cost
$2,844
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Curly-Coated Retriever
Expense
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
$2,950
Annual Cost
$2,844
Lower ✓
$3,670
First Year
$3,564
Lower ✓
$33,170
Lower ✓
Lifetime Total
$33,426
$780
Food (annual)
$780
$735
Vet Care (annual)
$735
$330
Lower ✓
Grooming (annual)
$440
$1,080
Insurance (annual)
$864
Lower ✓
$90
Insurance (monthly)
$72
Lower ✓

Over their lifetimes, a Curly-Coated Retriever (~11 yrs) costs approximately $256 less than a Chesapeake Bay Retriever (~12 yrs) in total.

🏥 Health Considerations

Health conditions listed are common concerns for these breeds or breed groups. Not every dog will develop these conditions. Regular vet check-ups are the best prevention.

🐾 Temperament

Curly-Coated Retriever

Confident, Proud, Intelligent, Wickedly Smart, Active, Loyal, Gentle, Trainable, Alert, Wickedly Smart

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Affectionate, Intelligent, Quiet, Dominant, Happy, Protective, Curious, Friendly, Loyal, Playful, Gentle