Playful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Affectionate
Devoted
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful
Optimistic

Active
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Willful

Flat Coated Retriever, Cocker Spaniel

German Wirehaired Pointer, Labrador Retriever

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

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Unknown

2000s

Brown
Amber

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Black
Brown
Fawn

Black
Brown
White
Pied

Straight

Wiry

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.

A German Wirehaired Lab can have a litter of 6-10 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 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 German Wirehaired Lab breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Cataracts
Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia
Histiocytosis

Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia

Otitis Externa
Patellar Luxation
Pulmonic Stenosis
Sick Sinus Syndrome

Entropion
Cataracts

Eye
Knee
Heart
Hips
X-Rays
Physical Examination

X-Rays
Fluorescein Test
Full Physical Examination

Beach Walking, Wrestling, Swimming

Playing Ball, Fetch, Hiking, Walks, Swimming, Hunting, Catch balls, Fetch bumper, Catch treats, Tug-of-war, Tag, Running, Road trip, Tracking, Tricks, Tug, Obstacles, Rides, Trackin, 4 months, Cuddles

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.

German Wirehaired Labs 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 Chatham Hill Retriever, it's at least 10 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 German Wirehaired Lab, it's at least 12 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.

In general most German Wirehaired Labs usually need at least 120 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 requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The German Wirehaired Lab has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

German Wirehaired Lab 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
Dematter
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

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.

For an average 65-80 pound (29 - 36 kg) German Wirehaired Lab feed 3 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 cost of a German Wirehaired Lab is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

Chatham Hill Retrievers are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

German Wirehaired Labs can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Chatham Hill Retrievers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

German Wirehaired Labs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Chatham Hill Retrievers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

German Wirehaired Labs are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Chatham Hill Retrievers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

German Wirehaired Labs are highly friendly around strangers.

Chatham Hill Retrievers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

The German Wirehaired Lab is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.