Chessie System
Thursday, December 9th, 2004
Is A Chesapeake Bay Retriever For You?
Is the Chesapeake Bay Retriever your kind of dog? It is certainly one of the most beautiful breeds, but does it mesh with your lifestyle? This hound was bred from the Newfoundland, the English Otter hound, and the Flat-Coat and Curly-Coated Retrievers in Maryland. As the name implies, the breed was designed for retrieving ducks and geese in the Chesapeake Bay, and as such is a tough, powerful swimmer with an oily double coat to keep it warm and dry in frozen waters. The dogs often enjoy sleeping outdoors because of their love of cold weather. The American Kennel Club placed Chesapeake Bay Retrievers into the Sporting Dog Breeds category in 1878. The dogs range in size from 21 to 26 inches at the shoulder and from 55 to 80 pounds.
In personality, “Chessies” can be taught obedience, but tend to be dominant when they sense their families to be meek. They are playful and get along with children, but can be a problem with other dogs in the home because of their territorial nature. This same characteristic can be an advantage in a dog who is needed for protection. Chessies are known for their loyalty to their families.
So, what would be the ideal family for a Chesapeake Bay Retriever? Answer these questions to see if you qualify:
1. Are you the outdoor type? Enjoy camping and hunting?
2. Do your friends consider you a born leader?
3. Do you have a big, rowdy, playful family?
4. Are you happiest when bathing and brushing a large, dirty, oily hound?
5. Do you have at least a large backyard? Preferably with a pond or pool? Live on the edge of a lake? With ducks? Do you eat them?
6. Do you live in a climate where it snows? Like to sleep with the windows open? In December?
7. Are you a soft-spoken librarian who likes nothing better than to curl up with a good book?
8. Do you live in an apartment? Alone?
9. Are you looking for a lapdog?
10. Do you live in a warm region, or at least keep your apartment nice and warm throughout the winter? And the rest of the year too?
11. Are you a vegetarian? Turn off Animal Planet when things get violent?
12. Is your idea of athletic activity a leisurely stroll in the park feeding the cute ducks?
If you answered “yes” to questions 1-6, then a Chesapeake Bay Retriever might be just the breed for you. If you answered “yes” to questions 7-12, consider a toy breed.
About the Author
Lea Mullins, a long time dog enthusiast, provides history of the Aussie dog. To get more information on history of different breeds of dog, visit TrainPetDog.com.
Fallen Flags: Chessie System at Weverton
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Red Chessie System Porcelain Sign $17.99 Bring home a piece of railroad history with this Chessie System Porcelain Sign. This sign will add that perfect touch of railroad nostalgia to your home or business…. |
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Chessie System Sunset Railroad Train Sweatshirt Pullover Ash tees and sweats with Geeps pulling coal under a C&O style signal bridge. – – Junior Sizes T-Shirts and Sweatshirts – Adult Sizes T-Shirts & Sweatshirts – T-shirt sizes Child S through Adult XXXL – Sweatshirt sizes Child S through Adult 4XL… |
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Chessie System Embroidered Jackets with Front Logo Railroad Train Licensed embroidery of Chessie System, predecessor to the modern CSX adorns our water proof lined jackets. Theyre mid-weight, but we know of people wearing them in all climates. – – Sizes Adult Small through 4XL… |
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Chessie System Logo Tee Railroad Train Combine the soft feel of screen printed (stripes) and the elegance of a direct embroidered logo (not an iron-on patch) and you have a fitting tribute to the Chessie System that is now part of CSX! Printed on the front chest, stripes are 10 inches wide by 2 inches tall with the logo to the left. – – Available in adult Medium through 2XL – – Assorted colors as well!… |
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Lionel Chessie System 4 car $24.99 Lionel Heritage Series: Start the tradition in your family by introducing Lionel Trains to your children. Ages:3 and Up… |
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HO RTR Mack R Dump Truck, Chessie $17.29 The Mack ‘R’ was first produced in 1966, replacing the previous Mack ‘B’ model. Both series of trucks enjoyed a long service life with many of the ‘R’ models still in service today. During their long lives both types of Mack trucks were converted for a number of tasks including two and three axle tractors, tow trucks and construction trucks. … |
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EZ Command DCC System w/GP40, Chessie $127.00 Bachmann is now offering the next step in digital command control (DCC) with the E-Z Command Digital Command Control System. In partnership with Lenz Electronik GmbH, Bachmann incorporates the latest digital technology to bring you a DCC system that is both easy to use and affordable for the novice an experienced hobbyists alike. E-Z Command allows modelers to digitally control speed, lighting, an… |
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Chessie System (MBI Railroad Color History) $7.52 In 1972 three great railroads-the Chesapeake & Ohio, the Baltimore & Ohio, and the Western Maryland-joined forces as the Chessie System, their diesel engines resplendent in a brilliant new yellow, blue, and vermillion scheme sporting the stylized “Chess-C” logo based on the C&O’s familiar mascot, Chessie the kitten. The story of the Chessie System, unique in railroad history, unfolds in all its gr… |
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Chesapeake and Ohio Railway: Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Peninsula Extension, Western Maryland Railway, Signal Rules of the Chessie System $14.14 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Peninsula Extension, Western Maryland Railway, Signal Rules of the Chessie System, Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad, Central Station, Ss Badger, Main Street Station, Poto… |
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Chessie System Cumberland Action $36.00 A stunning all-color look at one of America’s favorite railroads tackling some of the steepest grades in the east. B&O and Westrern Maryland also make many appearances in this look at 1970’s railroading in the rugged Allegheny Mountains of Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. In addition to Tom’s great photography, this book includes a locomotive roster, train sheet data, track diagrams… |