Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Tempered
Fearless
Good-natured

Happy
Dominant
Protective
Affectionate
Intelligent
Quiet

Skye-Paps shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Skye Terrier and Papillon

Newfoundland dog

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

Unknown

1800s

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Brown

Black
Gray
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Red
Brown

Brown
Red

Skye-Paps are known for their coat length.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Straight

Wavy

A Skye-Pap can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Chesapeake Bay Retriever can have a litter of 10-13 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Skye-Paps are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Skye-Paps typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the Chesapeake Bay Retriever breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Patellar Luxation
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Deafness
Hip Dysplasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Hepatitis
Occipital Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Lens Luxation
Von Willebrand's Disease
Atopic Dermatitis
Follicular Dysplasia

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts

Blood Test
Skin Scraping
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
Blood
Dna For Vwd
Physical Examination

Skye-Pap has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Skye-Paps have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Skye-Paps are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Skye-Pap, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chesapeake Bay Retriever, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Skye-Paps usually need at least 50 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Chesapeake Bay Retrievers usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Skye-Pap requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Ideally, Skye-Pap should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 21-28 pound (10 - 13 kg) Skye-Pap feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 65-80 pound (29 - 36 kg) Chesapeake Bay Retriever feed 2.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Skye-Pap is somewhere $0.70 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Skye-Pap is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Skye-Pap is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

Skye-Paps are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Skye-Paps are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Skye-Paps are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.