What Goes into a Name?

Official AKC Chesapeake's

Introducing Lady Canton Louise Caballito


Caballito translates to 'pony' or 'little horse' in Spanish.

I've also been asked about the names of our Chessie's,
Sailor & Canton, here is the history:

In 1807, an English Brig went aground on the MD shore. The passengers, crew, and 2 Newfoundland puppies (newfies)(1 male, and 1 female from different breedings) were saved by the American ship, Canton. The male was named Sailor, while the female was named Canton. They were given to two different families (ended up on opposite shores of the Chesapeake Bay) and were bred - though there is no record of them every being bred together. However, on both the Eastern and Western shores of the Chesapeake Bay, a very definite hunting dog was developed. A breed that could withstand the harsh weather conditions during the ducking season on the Bay and qualified in every way to get the job done. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever, the only American bred retriever.

The American Indian word, Chesepiook, gave the Chesapeake Bay, as well as the dogs, the name.

It is composed of 3 words:
Che - meaning BIG
Sepi - meaning RIVER
Ook - meaning MANY

Sailor of the Seven Sea's