The origins of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever go back to an accident. A shipwreck in the early 1800s put two Newfoundlands into an area that had never seen the breed. Mating with retrievers raised locally resulted in the Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. They live to retrieve and love the water. These dogs are highly intelligent, but exhibit a strong will of their own. If you've ever been looked in the eye by a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, you know that these dogs seem almost to require that you be reasonable! Their independence appeals to many. If you're one of those who love this breed, show the world your loyalty with a Chesapeake Bay Retriever T Shirt or Chesapeake Bay Retriever Sweatshirt.