Chesapeake Bay Retriever

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever has eyes that are very clear, of yellowish or amber hue, hindquarters as high or a trifle higher than the shoulders, and a double coat that tends to wave on shoulders, neck, back and loins. Their "waterproof" coat feels slightly oily compared to other members of the same family. Three basic colors are generally seen in the breed: brown, which includes all shades from a light cocoa (a silvered brown) to a deep bittersweet chocolate color; sedge, which varies from a reddish yellow through a bright red to chestnut shades; and dead-grass, which takes in all shades of dead-grass, varying from a faded tan to a dull straw color. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever standard states that white may also appear, but it must be limited to the breast, belly, toes, or back of the feet.