Shoulder to elbow and elbow to ground should be equal. HEAD- Chesapeake Bay Retriever should have an intelligent expression. Eyes are to be medium large, very clear, of yellowish or amber color and wide apart. Ears are to be small, set l well up on the head, hanging loosely, and of medium leather. Skull is broad and round with a medium stop.
Nose is medium short.
Muzzle is approximately the same length as the skull, tapered, pointed but not sharp. Lips are thin, not pendulous. Bite Scissors is preferred, but a level bite is acceptable. Either undershot or overshot bites are to be disqualified. Topline should show the hindquarters to be as high as or a trifle higher than the shoulders.