Breed Comparison: Chesapeake Bay Retriever Versus Hovawart

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Chesapeake Bay Retriever Versus Hovawart: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Hovawart? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Hovawart better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Hovawart.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Hovawart is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and for the Hovawart. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Hovawart.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Chesapeake Bay Retriever or the Hovawart.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Hovawart

Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Hovawart: Overview

A very important difference between the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Hovawart is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a medium-sized dog while the Hovawart is a large-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

On the other hand, the Hovawart belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Hovawart: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Chesapeake Bay Retriever to the Hovawart based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Hovawart

Factor Chesapeake Bay Retriever Hovawart
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 1/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 1/5 2/5
Height 1 foot, 9 inches to 2 feet, 2 inches tall at the s 23 to 29 inches
Life Span 10 to 12 years 10 to 14 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 3/5 5/5
Easy To Train 3/5 2/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 4/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
General Health 4/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 1/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 2/5
Weight 55 to 80 pounds 55 to 110 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 12.0 years
Average Price $1060 No Data
Price Range $850 – $1200 No Data
Temperament Score 87.8 percent 91.7 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Degenerative Myelopathy
  • EIC (Exercise Induced Collapse)
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- after the age of 12 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
    		•  No Data

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Chesapeake Bay Retriever in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Hovawart. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Chesapeake Bay Retriever is 65 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Hovawart is 78 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Hovawart is a better pet than the Chesapeake Bay Retriever. So, you should get the Hovawart!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Hovawart so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Similarities Between the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Hovawart

    The Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Hovawart are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Hovawart are most similar:

  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Hovawart do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Hovawart are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Hovawart do not get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Hovawart are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Hovawart do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Hovawart can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Hovawart can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Hovawart are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Hovawart gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Hovawart are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Hovawart are very playful.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Hovawart are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Hovawart are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Hovawart have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Hovawart do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Hovawart require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Hovawart

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Hovawart.

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers weigh 55 to 80 pounds when fully grown. Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are 1 foot, 9 inches to 2 feet, 2 inches tall at the s when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Hovawarts weigh 55 to 110 pounds when fully grown. Hovawarts are 23 to 29 inches when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Hovawart

    The lifespan of Chesapeake Bay Retrievers is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Chesapeake Bay Retrievers is 11.0 years.

    The lifespan of Hovawarts is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Hovawarts is 12.0 years.

    Hovawarts live longer than Chesapeake Bay Retrievers.

    Temperament of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever Versus the Hovawart

    The Hovawart has a better temperament than the Chesapeake Bay Retriever.

    This is because the temperament score for the Hovawart is 91.7 percent while the temperament score for the Chesapeake Bay Retriever is 87.8 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 87.8 percent, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 91.7 percent, the Hovawart has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Hovawart by measuring the temperaments of 123 Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and 24 Hovawarts.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Hovawart

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers do not like to be left alone.

    Hovawarts do not like to be left alone.

    Do Chesapeake Bay Retrievers shed more than Hovawarts?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Hovawarts shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever or the Hovawart

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers drool moderately.

    Hovawarts do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever or the Hovawart?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are very easy to groom.

    Hovawarts are very easy to groom.

    Does the Chesapeake Bay Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Hovawart?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Hovawarts have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Do Chesapeake Bay Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about Hovawarts?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers bark and howl, but not very much.

    Hovawarts are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Can Chesapeake Bay Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Hovawarts Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Hovawarts can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs. Hovawart

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Hovawarts do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Can Chesapeake Bay Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Hovawarts Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers can tolerate hot weather.

    Hovawarts can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever or the Hovawart?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Hovawarts do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are Chesapeake Bay Retrievers good family dogs? What about Hovawarts?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Hovawarts are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and Hovawarts?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Hovawarts get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Chesapeake Bay Retriever Easier to Train than the Hovawart?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are fairly easy to train.

    Hovawarts are not easy to train.

    Is the Chesapeake Bay Retriever Better for Apartment Owners than the Hovawart?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Hovawarts do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever or the Hovawart?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Hovawarts are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chesapeake Bay Retriever

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Chesapeake Bay Retriever that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Chesapeake Bay Retriever:

  • Karelian Bear Dog (73 percent match with Chesapeake Bay Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Hovawart vs Karelian Bear Dog.
  • Boerboel (76 percent match with Chesapeake Bay Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Hovawart vs Boerboel.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Hovawart

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Hovawart that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Hovawart:

  • Catahoula Leopard Dog (78 percent match with Hovawart). Here is our comparison of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Catahoula Leopard Dog.
  • Spanish Mastiff (81 percent match with Hovawart). Here is our comparison of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Spanish Mastiff.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and how the Hovawart compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and of the Hovawart to other breeds:

    Chesapeake Bay Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Hovawart Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Conclusion: Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Hovawart. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Hovawart better suits you and your family.