The Chinook breed is a rare dog breed developed for pulling sleds. It was first bred in New England in the early 1900's.
The Chinook's Behavior
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Recommended for: pet dog, working, skijoring
The Chinook dog breed is calm and non-aggressive. These traits make Chinooks good family pets because of their gentle disposition towards children. They are friendly but they show reserve towards strangers.
Remember that breed only provides a general clue as to any individual dog's actual behavior. Make sure to get to know dogs well before bringing them into your home.
The Chinook's Physical Characteristics
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Here are some of the characteristics of the Chinook breed as determined by the Chinook Club of America's published breed standard.
- Size: males 23 - 27 inches; females 21 - 25 inches
- Coat: double coat of medium-length hair; undercoat is thick, soft, and downy; outer coat is coarse
- Color: tawny
- Eyes: moderate size, brown, almond-shaped
- Ears: well-furred, medium size, set wide apart
- Muzzle: tapers slightly towards nose, moderately deep, not pointed
- Nose: large, black
- Tail: saber-curve, well-furred, set below topline
The Chinook's Origins and History
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Country/Region of Origin: United States
Original purpose: sled dogs
Name: Name is derived from the breed's ancestor's name, 'Chinook'
Historical notes: Chinook dogs exist because of Arthur Walden's efforts. His lead dog, 'Chinook' was the progenitor of the breed and was a cross between a Husky and a Mastiff-type male dog. Ancestries include Belgian Sheepdogs, German Shepherd dogs, Canadian Eskimo dogs, and a few more breeds. Breeding passed from Walden to Mrs. Julia Lombard and from her to Perry Greene. Mr. Greene's death brought the breed to near extinction but efforts by several breeders saved it from oblivion.