
The Bouvier des Ardennes is a robust and versatile working dog with a pronounced protective instinct.
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The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is an enduring and intelligent dog with a strong work ethic.
View profile →| Attribute | Bouvier des Ardennes | Chesapeake Bay Retriever |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Medium | Medium |
| Weight | 41 kg | 31 kg |
| Life Expectancy | 11 years | 12 years |
| FCI Group | Sheepdogs and Cattledogs | Sheepdogs and Cattledogs |
| Grooming | Low | Low |
| Shedding | Low | Medium |
| Energy Level | High | High |
| Trainability | Medium | Medium |
| Child Friendly | Medium | Medium |
The Bouvier des Ardennes is a medium dog (41 kg) with high energy. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is medium (31 kg) with high energy. The Bouvier des Ardennes lives 11 years, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever 12 years.
The Bouvier des Ardennes's child-friendliness is rated medium, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever's as medium. Both breeds should be socialized with children early.
Grooming needs for the Bouvier des Ardennes are low, for the Chesapeake Bay Retriever low. Shedding is low for the Bouvier des Ardennes and medium for the Chesapeake Bay Retriever.