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Chinook

Chinook
Size: Large
Other Names:
Country of Origin: United States
Accreditation:
American Kennel Club (AKC): Working
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC): Working
United Kennel Club (UKC): Northern Breed
National Kennel Club (NKC): Recognized

The Chinook is balanced and muscular.  He is tawny, and may have black markings on the inside corners of his eyes, dark tawny to black markings on his ears and muzzle, and black guard hairs on his tail.  He may also have buff markings on his cheeks, muzzle, throat, chest, breeches, toes, and underside.  His eyes are brown to amber, and his ear carriage can be varied, although dropped is most common.  His tail is a well-furred saber, with no brush or plume.  Although still used for recreational dog sledding by some owners, Chinooks today appear to be used largely as family pets.  Individuals are also used for dog-packing, search and rescue, skijoring, and obedience and dog agility trials.

A New England sled dog for a house and cool yard; a double coat that sheds, a generally quiet howl more than a yap, and size that wants more than a studio walk.

The Chinook is a rare dog breed of sled dog type, developed in the New England region of the United States in the early 20th century.  The Chinook owes its existence to one man, Arthur Treadwell Walden of Wonalancet, New Hampshire.
Height
21-27 inches
Weight
55-90 pounds
Color
Light-honey to reddish-gold
Coat
Double coat of medium length hair; thick, soft, and downy-textured undercoat; coarse ad close outer coat
Lifespan
12–15 years
Litter size
3–6 puppies

Temperament

The Chinook is calm, non-aggressive, friendly, and inherently gentle with children.  Sometimes, he can be reserved with strangers.

Training

Be consistent and start work early.  They were bred as sled and utility dogs and do poorly when left idle.

Care and grooming

Brush the dense coat weekly, and daily when the undercoat blows.  They overheat in warm climates.

Shedding

Seasonal; the dense northern coat blows once or twice a year.

Health

Chinooks may develop hip dysplasia and seizures in some lines.  Ask breeders about hip scores and seizure history in close relatives.
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