They aren't known as water lovers, but they will retrieve from water if trained. My male has retrieved ducks for me at 6 degrees, but they aren't Chessies!
They are, however, better at shedding than water retrieves
. That's the price you pay for that lovely spaniel coat. If you keep them outside most of the time, the shedding comes only twice a year. Keep them in the house, like most of us do, and they shed quite a bit.