What Problems To Expect From This Crossbreed Dog?

[BullGear]

Got a friend of a friend who has some really good looking pups. They are a crossbreed of a Chocolate Lab and a Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Both parents have had all joints cleared.

I am worried that instead of the pups having the good from both breeds, that they have the bad from both breeds. I owned a chocolate lab and he was a rescue. He chewed on everything and it took me a few years to break him of that. With the CBR, they can be strong willed and stubborn to the point of almost not being trainable.

Anyone with any experience with this type of pup? Let me know!

 

[BCP]

I had one. It was a labrador like any other labrador. Good dog not too bright though.

 

[armorpl8chikn]

You aren't seriously asking this are you?
Its got lab in it.
Its a puppy.
Its gonna eat your house for 2 years, exactly. Then it'll be the best dog ever, all the time.
They are no big problem, you should have one of these:

This one ate a complete living room, during the Boxeraptor stage:

Now its a 70 pound lap dog.

 

[Milf Dots]

I've had huskies (not malamutes) so from my perspective you'll have it easy.

 

[Milf Dots]

You aren't seriously asking this are you?
Its got lab in it.
Its a puppy.
Its gonna eat your house for 2 years, exactly. Then it'll be the best dog ever, all the time.
They are no big problem, you should have one of these:
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This one ate a complete living room, during the Boxeraptor stage:
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Now its a 70 pound lap dog.

What a beautiful boxer- look at that face!

 

[armorpl8chikn]

What a beautiful boxer- look at that face!

I think she's the prettiest ever, but I'm biased.

 

[pfl338]

Got a friend of a friend who has some really good looking pups. They are a crossbreed of a Chocolate Lab and a Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Both parents have had all joints cleared.

I am worried that instead of the pups having the good from both breeds, that they have the bad from both breeds. I owned a chocolate lab and he was a rescue. He chewed on everything and it took me a few years to break him of that. With the CBR, they can be strong willed and stubborn to the point of almost not being trainable.

Anyone with any experience with this type of pup? Let me know!

I had 4 labs at same time. As long as you have a pool,pond,lake handy you'll be good as gold. lol I would imagine the biggest thing you may run up against will be cancer, happened very late in life in all of mine. You have you a wonderful cross bred pup there my friend. Enjoy the unconditional love.

 

[Steel head]

50/50
You’ll get the worst
You’ll get the best

I feel mixed breeds tend to be the latter.
For not posting a pic of the puppies you should smash a toe as penance for your sins.

 

[jbuck88]

My current CBR would mistaken for a lab if it wasn't for his coat. My last one was exactly what you read a CBR is. He was aggressive, stubborn, and driven and anything I've ever seen.

I would think it would be a perfect matching.

 

[Baron23]

My last one was exactly what you read a CBR is. He was aggressive, stubborn, and driven and anything I've ever seen.

I live in Maryland and waterfowl hunt and have been around a lot of Labs and Chessies. The Chessies I'd like to take a 2 x 4 to except they'd think its a love tap. Tough dogs....but they will work very hard in very cold weather and get that retrieve.

Not the dog I would suggest to someone unless they are a committed waterfowler and have the time and location to work them regularly. Chessies are hard core working retrievers, in my estimation.

I wouldn't really want one myself. Too hard headed and mean.

 

[Ravenworks]

Chicken is right and he does have a beautiful animal.

My pup is a terrorist, the main thing you need to do is give them a job and lots of chew toys.
Buy the GOOD STUFF.

Get him a large size cube, it will keep him busy for hours

 

[jbuck88]

I live in Maryland and waterfowl hunt and have been around a lot of Labs and Chessies. The Chessies I'd like to take a 2 x 4 to except they'd think its a love tap. Tough dogs....but they will work very hard in very cold weather and get that retrieve.

Not the dog I would suggest to someone unless they are a committed waterfowler and have the time and location to work them regularly. Chessies are hard core working retrievers, in my estimation.

I wouldn't really want one myself. Too hard headed and mean.

CBR's don't give up in the ice and cold water like labs do. Hank will bust ice for hours and wish for more. It's never taken more then a stern voice to get him to listen. But he is the most calm one I've had, until he sees the shotgun anyways. Then he hits 10 and stays there.

 

[BullGear]

I had 4 labs at same time. As long as you have a pool,pond,lake handy you'll be good as gold. lol I would imagine the biggest thing you may run up against will be cancer, happened very late in life in all of mine. You have you a wonderful cross bred pup there my friend. Enjoy the unconditional love.

Haven't bought it yet, just thinking about it. Will be bringing it into a home with a 40 lb Bernedoodle. Got make sure momma's dog get as much attention as always. I think the pup will be a great playmate for our dog, the wife isn't so sure.

 

[BullGear]

50/50
You’ll get the worst
You’ll get the best

I feel mixed breeds tend to be the latter.
For not posting a pic of the puppies you should smash a toe as penance for your sins.

All I have is a picture of the guy's daughter holding 2 of them. Since she's only 12, so I didn't think it was appropriate to post that here.

 

[acudaowner]

 

[BullGear]

All I have is a picture of the guy's daughter holding 2 of them. Since she's only 12, so I didn't think it was appropriate to post that here.

Talk about Fate. Here's a picture the guy just sent me.

 

[Haney]

CBR's don't give up in the ice and cold water like labs do. Hank will bust ice for hours and wish for more. It's never taken more then a stern voice to get him to listen. But he is the most calm one I've had, until he sees the shotgun anyways. Then he hits 10 and stays there.

CBR's don't give up in the ice and cold water like labs do.

I take it you have never hunted with Labs in the ice and snow? Your statement is bullshit !

 

[kindabitey]

Training, lots and lots of training. A tired pup is a happy pup. A good, high drive water dog isn’t any different from a high drive bitey dog. Keep them busy, and there shouldn’t be much problem.

 

[Maggot]

I had 4 labs at same time. As long as you have a pool,pond,lake handy you'll be good as gold. lol I would imagine the biggest thing you may run up against will be cancer, happened very late in life in all of mine. You have you a wonderful cross bred pup there my friend. Enjoy the unconditional love.

A couple of teenage boys to throw sticks into the pond until its worn out would help.

 

[jbuck88]

I take it you have never hunted with Labs in the ice and snow? Your statement is bullshit !

I'll concede my sample size might be small, but yes I have hunted with labs. And yes I've seen them give up and not want to retrieve.

 

[pfl338]

Haven't bought it yet, just thinking about it. Will be bringing it into a home with a 40 lb Bernedoodle. Got make sure momma's dog get as much attention as always. I think the pup will be a great playmate for our dog, the wife isn't so sure.

If you are not to far from where the pup is at, just have a meet and greet between the two, in a neutral place, no outside influences. That is what I did with mine, worked out really well for me and them.
That is one beautiful pup for sure!

 

[BuildingConceptsllc]

As with any dog, it's all about the walk. Walking correctly with the dog daily will eliminate these issues and instill your alpha status. Correctly being the operative word.

 

[Bradu]

Chicken is right and he does have a beautiful animal.

My pup is a terrorist, the main thing you need to do is give them a job and lots of chew toys.
Buy the GOOD STUFF.

Get him a large size cube, it will keep him busy for hours
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I'm gonna have to try that cube. Milo loves his Kong food dispenser and doesn't like to eat out of a bowl anymore.

 

[Snipe260]

All dogs are good! It’s the owners that are assholes most of the time

 

[Seed tick]

Get him!

 

[SalomonQST99]

Talk about Fate. Here's a picture the guy just sent me.

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Done deal! Great looking pup.

 

[BCP]

German Shepherd imho

Way smarter than any other dog I’ve had

Some weirdo tried to shoot her when I first moved here, one of the reasons Arizona sucks now. Too many shit for brains have moved here past 10 years.

 

[oneshot86]

50/50
You’ll get the worst
You’ll get the best

I feel mixed breeds tend to be the latter.
For not posting a pic of the puppies you should smash a toe as penance for your sins.

That's harsh man
Maybe slam a finger in a car door but a smashed toe? Oh the humanity

 

[300zx_tt]

My uncle has a CBR, a GSP and a Brittany. Out of the 3 he said the Retriever was easiest to train, followed by the pointer, then the Britt. They’re all great dogs, they all have great qualities, and negative qualities, but at the end of the day, they are what you train them to be.

 

[TexPatriot]

I had a black lab mix as a teen. One of the best dogs ever. Human smart.

He would allow people to come on the property escorted and repairmen or carpenters could enter the house with their tools but God forbid they try and leave with anything in their hands. He knew the concept of theft of property.

I would have to load him in the Jeep and take him down to the lake when workman were leaving with their tools.

 

[Nailbender]

We currently have a CBR. She's my favorite of any dog I've ever owned. My wife loves her too but will not let me get another due to shedding.

 

[Ric O'shay]

I second the Trainer part. We just got out 4th Aussie. I have not hired a trainer before, but this one is full of herding instinct, and is a beast.
The trainer has saved the day. He trains us more than the dog, Perhaps the dog is smarter than us.
And make sure to do the research, I am not talking a puppy class, a real Trainer.
Our guy trains all the k9's for the County and City Police. So our expectations are reasonable, compared to what he is used to. We just want a well behaved and adjusted dog.

 

[BullGear]

We currently have a CBR. She's my favorite of any dog I've ever owned. My wife loves her too but will not let me get another due to shedding.

That's one of my wife's biggest concerns. Our Chocolate lab made the house a fur factory and the wife doesn't want to go through that again. If we decide not to get the pup, that will probably be the reason. I'm still working on her, but I do agree the shedding is an issue.

 

[Baron23]

That's a very pretty, kind of mostly Lab looking (to my eye) puppy.

Best of luck with whatever you choose.

 

[Snipe260]

My uncle has a CBR, a GSP and a Brittany. Out of the 3 he said the Retriever was easiest to train, followed by the pointer, then the Britt. They’re all great dogs, they all have great qualities, and negative qualities, but at the end of the day, they are what you train them to be.

Mine! Rambo!

 

[300zx_tt]

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Mine! Rambo!

That’s a great looking pup!

Britts are awesome dogs but man do they get into some shit. Makes life interesting right?

 

[Snipe260]

That’s a great looking pup!

Britts are awesome dogs but man do they get into some shit. Makes life interesting right?

He’s insane. Lol! But he’s good dog. Maybe a great bird dog with enough wild birds!

 

[TurboTrout]

Chicken is right and he does have a beautiful animal.

My pup is a terrorist, the main thing you need to do is give them a job and lots of chew toys.
Buy the GOOD STUFF.

Get him a large size cube, it will keep him busy for hours
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Lol at the aussie on the cover

They will ether figure out how to free the food in very short order, or ignore the food and “be cute” so others will give them treats.

 

[Stugots]

My Lab must be the exception to the 'Chew' rule then. I NEVER had an issue with him chewing on ANYTHING. Best dog I have ever owned!

 

[Missalot]

You never know what you'll get with a mix. At least with a purebred from a reputable breeder, you know what you can expect and will have the health testing as a back up to getting a healthy puppy. With a purebred, you can match your dog to your needs/wants and not have to live or abandon a dog that you otherwise have to fit your lifestyle around.

 

[BullGear]

You never know what you'll get with a mix. At least with a purebred from a reputable breeder, you know what you can expect and will have the health testing as a back up to getting a healthy puppy. With a purebred, you can match your dog to your needs/wants and not have to live or abandon a dog that you otherwise have to fit your lifestyle around.

I agree. My Chocolate Lab was a pure breed from Champion Stock. He died at 8 from diabetes. So, you never know what you'll get. As I said earlier, if you get the best of both breeds, you'll have a mighty fine dog. However, if you get the worst of both breeds, you'll have your hands full for the first 2-3 years, if not longer.

To be honest with everyone, I'm leaning towards not getting the pup. With my health, I'm not sure I have the time or the energy for a rambunctious puppy. On a more morbid front, I probably only have another 5-6 years to live and I'm not wanting to put a second dog on my wife's lap after I pass.

Thanks to all for the thoughts but we're about 90% sure the pup deserves another home.

 

[sharpshot50]

If you’re getting it as a pup, how it turns out will be almost entirely up to you. Teach it properly from the beginning, tough out the teething stage, and keep it occupied/give it a job and it will most likely be molded into something fantastic.

Mixes are generally less likely to have major ailments than purebreds.

I’ve never seen a shitty dog that was the result of anything other than a shitty owner, and I have trained many. Not saying they don’t exist, but they are very rare.

Most of all, treat him/her like a member of your family, and understand that when you’re out living your life, he/she is sitting there waiting for you, loving you every second whether you deserve it or not. He will never stop loving you and seeking your approval and companionship.

He wants to be a good boy. You just have to let him, and keep him from being so bored that he turns to new chew toys (your house).

I wish you the best but I also applaud you for being thoughtful enough to question whether or not it’s a good fit. Too many people not doing that these days. I hope you’re able to stick around longer than your anticipated timeline. Best of luck to you whether you choose to get the puppy or not.

 

[ptnpnh]

Since both the Chocolate Lab and Chesapeake Bay Retriever parents have had their joints cleared, it's a positive sign regarding potential health issues. However, it's important to be aware of the potential challenges associated with both breeds, such as chewing and stubbornness.

If you're considering getting one of these crossbreed puppies, it would be helpful to spend time with the puppies and observe their behavior. This can give you some insight into their individual personalities and traits. Additionally, discussing your concerns with the breeder or seeking advice from experienced dog owners can provide valuable information.

Remember that early socialization, consistent training, and providing appropriate outlets for their energy and mental stimulation are key factors in raising a well-behaved and happy dog, regardless of their breed or mix.

 

[Aftermath]

Since both the Chocolate Lab and Chesapeake Bay Retriever parents have had their joints cleared, it's a positive sign regarding potential health issues. However, it's important to be aware of the potential challenges associated with both breeds, such as chewing and stubbornness.

If you're considering getting one of these crossbreed puppies, it would be helpful to spend time with the puppies and observe their behavior. This can give you some insight into their individual personalities and traits. Additionally, discussing your concerns with the breeder or seeking advice from experienced dog owners can provide valuable information.

Remember that early socialization, consistent training, and providing appropriate outlets for their energy and mental stimulation are key factors in raising a well-behaved and happy dog, regardless of their breed or mix.

 

[myronman3]

I wouldn't really want one myself. Too hard headed and mean

most cbr i have seen are mean toward none family members. and chewing motherfuckers. had one chew up everyone's waders on the way to a hunt once.

bringing it home with another puppy? are you fucking insane? that's breaking two dogs in at once....which is a bad idea. just as you are getting progress with one, the other one will fuck that all up. you will be adding "pack mentality" to your list of problems. best to get one, then after that is squared up, get the second if you must.

i would NEVER get a puppy on a whim. only way i would is if i REALLY wanted that exact animal.

i dont much care for cbr-or most modern bred labs that i've seen. they fucked up the breeding on them and made them too high energy. the ones i knew as a kid were not that way. the ones i've seen of late are like a different breed entirely.

 

[muzzleloader]

Iirc, CBRs can have a congenital eyelid disorder which can be corrected with surgery.