DO CHESAPEAKES MAKE GOOD FAMILY PETS?
Yes, they thrive on being a part of the family, BUT must be socialized and obedience trained early on. Early months are critical – your chessie needs to experience many GOOD experiences. The Chessie takes his job of caring for his family very seriously; he must have an owner that he knows is in control. Thus the chessie; he must have an owner that he knows is in control so he will not feel the need to take over.