Chinook are massive dogs, they have a muscular strong body with a wide chest. Limbs are slightly longer than average, the head looks harmonious against the background of the whole body, and the muzzle should be elongated and slightly pointed. Small ears are located on the sides, hanging down without touching the head. Chinooks have large almond-shaped eyes, usually brown to amber in color, and many people also note their intelligent, watchful gaze. Representatives of this breed have a dense medium-length coat with a good undercoat. The color can be white, yellowish brown, or black with red spots.
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Chinook
Description
Appearance
Origin
Temperament
Training
Interesting facts
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Chinook
Representatives of the Chinook breed have large sizes and a good heart. If you are looking for a companion that will be with you in all conditions, then the Chinook is the perfect choice. They are not problem dogs, but if you want to keep them at home, be sure that you can provide them with daily exercise and active walks.
Withers height
53-69
20.9-27.2
cminch
cm inch
weight
45-90
99-198
kglbs
kg lbs
life span
13-15 years
country of origin
fur length
breed origin
size
Appearance
Coat type
Eye colour
Fur colour
Ears
Eyes shape
Fur length
Fur type
Origin
At present, Chinook is a world-rare breed, which comes from the famous husky sled dogs. They were crossed with a dog that resembled a mastiff, and thanks to this experiment, the first Chinook puppy was born. The breed got its name thanks to Bird Arthur Walden, a member of the first Arctic expedition. Since then, Chinook has been a member of all Arctic expeditions and sleds. From 1940 to 1963, dogs of this breed were bred by Julia Lombard and Perry Green. But after their death, the population of Chinook began to decrease sharply, and in 1981 only 11 representatives of this breed remained alive. American breeders did not allow Chinooks to completely disappear and after 10 years the number of these dogs was about 100. Chinook received the first official recognition in 1991, and in 2013 they became working dogs according to the American Kennel Club and are the 176th accepted breed. Currently, there are only about a thousand Chinooks around the world.
Temperament
Chinooks are very good-natured, they differ from all other dogs in their nobility and poise. Representatives of this breed are ideal family dogs, because it is difficult to bring them to aggression, so they get along especially well with children. Chinook will get along well with your other pets (just introduce them in advance). Problems with these dogs almost never appear, because they are incredibly friendly dogs and like to feel in a team, because of this Chinooks will listen to your commands and there will be no problems with training. But it is worth noting that due to their good nature, they are unlikely to show aggression towards strangers, so these dogs are not suitable as watchdogs.
Activity Level:
Active
Training
Representatives of this breed are very obedient, so there will be no problems with their training. More than that, Chinooks simply adore the learning process, they like to do something useful, and when the owner praises them. These dogs are capable of performing tasks of varying complexity, from basic commands to difficult tricks. They have a highly developed intelligence, thanks to which they can be a companion for people with disabilities. The Chinook training process is quick, you only need to be kind, moderately strict, and not use aggressive or cruel methods.
Activity Level:
Active
Interesting facts
- They love to swim, so they will be happy to accompany you in boating or just swimming.
- Representatives of this breed often excel in various sports such as sledding, skijoring, bikejoring, and scootering.
- The breed is named after the name of the first representative of this breed.
- In 1965, the Chinook breed was registered in the Guinness Book of Records as the rarest dog breed.
Keeping conditions
Diet preferences
Grooming
Common health issues
Specialists recommend preparing these large dogs with high-quality food for large dogs because some of the representatives of this breed are prone to being overweight. It is important to pamper the Chinook with treats, but it should not be too much. Sometimes you can give them scraps from the table (but before that, you should see what can be given to a dog and what is better to avoid in their diet). It is recommended not to give Chinook boiled bones, and if there are any concerns about your dog's weight or diet, you should immediately consult a veterinarian.
Representatives of the Chinook breed have long hair with a very dense undercoat, which can protect them from severe frosts and heat. Therefore, it is very important to comb them at least twice a week, and during the shedding period, it is better to do it up to three times. It is better to wipe their eyes with a wet water disc every morning or after morning walks. Take care of ear hygiene and clean them with special lotions two or three times a week. Chinooks do not need very frequent bathing, it can be done once or twice a week, depending on how dirty your dog is. Their nails are trimmed once every 10 days.
Grooming intencity:
Easy to groom
Another plus of the Chinook breed is their strong immunity, thanks to which they are almost immune to various diseases, but sometimes they still occur:
In 10% of these dogs there is an absence of one or two testicles in the scrotum, this disease is called cryptorchidism.
Epilepsy.
Hip dysplasia.
Atopy.
All these diseases are very rare, especially if you take proper care of hygiene, and monitor your pet's diet and exercise.
References
- Chinook Wikipedia article https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinook_(dog)
- Chinook Wikipedia article https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinook_(dog_breed)
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Coat type
Drooping
Ears
Amber
Eye colour
Brown
Eye colour
Black
Fur colour
Fawn
Fur colour
Red
Fur colour
White
Fur colour
Gold
Fur colour
Mid-length
Fur length
New Hampshire
Country
USA
Country
Almond
Eyes shape
Dense
Fur type
Smooth
Fur type
Friendly toward other pets
Behavior
Loyal to owner
Behavior
Friendly toward humans
Behavior
Easy to groom
Grooming intencity
Crossbreed
Breed origin
Large
Eyes size
Small
Ears size
Sled Dog
Use
Active
Activity level
non-hypoallergenic
Hypoallergenic