Which is Better between the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Schnoodle? A Very Detailed Review.

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Chesapeake Bay Retriever Versus Schnoodle: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Schnoodle? 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 Schnoodle 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 Schnoodle.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Schnoodle 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 Schnoodle. 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 Schnoodle.

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 Schnoodle.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Schnoodle

Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Schnoodle: Overview

A very important difference between the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Schnoodle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a medium-sized dog while the Schnoodle 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 Schnoodle belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offspring of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Schnoodle: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Chesapeake Bay Retriever to the Schnoodle 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 Schnoodle

Factor Chesapeake Bay Retriever Schnoodle
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 3/5
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 1/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 1/5 3/5
Height 1 foot, 9 inches to 2 feet, 2 inches tall at the s 10 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 10 to 12 years 10 to 15 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 5/5
Does NOT Drool 3/5 5/5
Easy To Train 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 4/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 4/5
General Health 4/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 2/5
Intelligence 4/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 1/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 2/5
Weight 55 to 80 pounds 20 to 75 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 12.5 years
Average Price $1060 $1720
Price Range $850 – $1200 $1250 – $2000
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
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    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 Schnoodle. 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 Schnoodle is 84 out of 125.

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

    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 Schnoodle so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Schnoodle

    Below is a list of where the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Schnoodle are most different:

  • Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are not the best dogs for new dog owners. However, Schnoodles are good for new dog owners.
  • Chesapeake Bay Retrievers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies. However, Schnoodles do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    • The Similarities Between the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Schnoodle

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

  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Schnoodle do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Schnoodle can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Schnoodle 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 Schnoodle gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Schnoodle are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Schnoodle have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Schnoodle are very playful.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Schnoodle are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Schnoodle are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Schnoodle have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Schnoodle require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.

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

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

    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, Schnoodles weigh 20 to 75 pounds when fully grown. Schnoodles are 10 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Schnoodle

    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 Schnoodles is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Schnoodles is 12.5 years.

    Schnoodles live longer than Chesapeake Bay Retrievers.

    Price of Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Price of Schnoodle

    The average price of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppy is $1060. The price of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever typically ranges from $850 – $1200. However, the price of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever can be as low as $400 and as high as $2300. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 126 Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Schnoodle puppy is $1720. The price of the Schnoodle typically ranges from $1250 – $2000. However, the price of the Schnoodle can be as low as $750 and as high as $5535. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 225 Schnoodle puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Schnoodle is more expensive than the Chesapeake Bay Retriever.

    Chesapeake Bay Retriever Schnoodle
    Average Price $1060 $1720
    Price Range $850 to $1200 $1250 to $2000

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and Schnoodle. For different price points, the charts show how many Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppies or how many Schnoodle puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Schnoodles

    A breakdown of the prices of Schnoodles

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppy or the Schnoodle puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Schnoodle

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers do not like to be left alone.

    Schnoodles do not like to be left alone.

    Do Chesapeake Bay Retrievers shed more than Schnoodles?

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

    Schnoodles do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

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

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers drool moderately.

    Schnoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.

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

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are very easy to groom.

    Schnoodles are very easy to groom.

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

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

    Schnoodles have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

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

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

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

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

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Schnoodles cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs. Schnoodle

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

    Schnoodles have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

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

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers can tolerate hot weather.

    Schnoodles can tolerate hot weather.

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

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

    Schnoodles get along fairly well with other dogs.

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

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

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

    How Kid-friendly are Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and Schnoodles?

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

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

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

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are fairly easy to train.

    Schnoodles are very easy to train.

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

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Schnoodles adapt moderately well to apartment living.

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

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

    Schnoodles are very good 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:

  • Hovawart (74 percent match with Chesapeake Bay Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Schnoodle vs Hovawart.
  • Karelian Bear Dog (73 percent match with Chesapeake Bay Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Schnoodle vs Karelian Bear Dog.
  • Boerboel (76 percent match with Chesapeake Bay Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Schnoodle vs Boerboel.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Schnoodle

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Schnoodle 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 Schnoodle:

  • Bordoodle (79 percent match with Schnoodle). Here is our comparison of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Bordoodle.
  • Cockalier (78 percent match with Schnoodle). Here is our comparison of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Cockalier.
  • Westiepoo (78 percent match with Schnoodle). Here is our comparison of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Westiepoo.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Chesapeake Bay Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Schnoodle Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Schnoodle versus Shihpoo     Schnoodle versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen     Schnoodle versus Belgian Tervuren     Schnoodle versus Field Spaniel     Schnoodle versus Carolina Dog     Schnoodle versus Border Collie     Schnoodle versus Pyrenean Mastiff     Schnoodle versus Border Terrier     Schnoodle versus Pyrenean Mastiff     Schnoodle versus Tibetan Terrier     Schnoodle versus Pomsky     Schnoodle versus Pharaoh Hound     Schnoodle versus Sussex Spaniel     Schnoodle versus Belgian Sheepdog     Schnoodle versus Shiranian     Schnoodle versus Lhasapoo     Schnoodle versus Pyrenean Mastiff     Schnoodle versus Biewer Terrier     Schnoodle versus Belgian Tervuren     Schnoodle versus Norfolk Terrier     Schnoodle versus Alaskan Malamute     Schnoodle versus Affenhuahua     Schnoodle versus Labradoodle     Schnoodle versus Italian Greyhound     Schnoodle versus Norfolk Terrier     

    Conclusion: Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Schnoodle. 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 Schnoodle better suits you and your family.