Chatham Hill Retriever Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Chatham Hill Retriever is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Affectionate
Devoted
Trainable
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Optimistic

Chatham Hill Retriever dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Chatham Hill Retriever. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

Chatham Hill Retrievers are very good watchdogs. They are a vocal breed, and are wary of outsiders, so if someone approaches your home or aims to intrude, the Chatham Hill Retriever is going to make sure everyone knows about it.

Flat Coated Retriever, Cocker Spaniel

DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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The coat of a Chatham Hill Retriever dog ranges in length from short to medium.

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A Chatham Hill Retriever can have a litter of 4-8 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.

Chatham Hill Retrievers are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Chatham Hill Retriever breed is commonly healthy with low vet costs, regular check-ups may not be as necessary but it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

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Hip Dysplasia
Histiocytosis

Otitis Externa
Patellar Luxation
Pulmonic Stenosis
Sick Sinus Syndrome

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Chatham Hill Retrievers are known for their high energy levels, so if you're looking for a more low-key dog, this breed may not be the best choice.

Chatham Hill Retriever have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Chatham Hill Retriever dog requires a moderate amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people who have a moderate amount of time to devote to their pet and enjoy regular physical activity themselves. They also make great family pets as they have the energy to keep up with children and the temperament to be great companions.

Chatham Hill Retrievers are active dogs that don't require as much sleep as other breeds. However, they still need enough sleep to stay healthy.

Chatham Hill Retrievers tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Beach Walking, Wrestling, Swimming

Chatham Hill Retrievers 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.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Chatham Hill Retriever, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Chatham Hill Retrievers usually need at least 60 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 Chatham Hill Retriever is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Ideally, Chatham Hill Retriever should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

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For an average 35-45 pound (16 - 20 kg) Chatham Hill Retriever feed 2 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 Chatham Hill Retriever is somewhere $1.80 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Chatham Hill Retriever is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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 Chatham Hill Retriever breed is considered highly intelligent and very easy to train.

This dog breed is particularly attuned to its environment and the emotions of those around it. It can be easily overwhelmed by loud noises, new environments, and unfamiliar people or animals. This dog is best suited for individuals or families who are patient, gentle, and understanding of its sensitive nature. It may also benefit from a calm and stable home environment, with a consistent routine and plenty of positive reinforcement training.

Chatham Hill Retrievers are dogs that do well in apartments with sufficient exercise, but they would really appreciate a small yard.

A Chatham Hill Retrievers typical characteristics indicate that this breed of dog is an ideal companion for kids and makes them family pets. Their gentle and protective nature and calm mentality make them gel along quickly with the younger humans

Chatham Hill Retrievers are one of the best dogs for cats. They're accept cats readily as part of the family. However, this dog breed should be trained to not chase after the kitty early on

Chatham Hill Retrievers are very friendly towards other dogs. This breed typically have a happy and affectionate temperament around dogs.

Chatham Hill Retrievers are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

Chatham Hill Retrievers are known to be highly playful dog. So if you're not up for all that, think about adopting a slightly older Chatham Hill Retriever for a mellower experience.

Chatham Hill Retriever dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.