Dog
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Miscellaneous Class 
Chinook Champions
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Pronunciation:
(Shin-OOK)
Breed Description:
The Chinook breed of dog is an affectionate and playful family companion. They are especially devoted to children. They are said to be willing workers who are eager to please and enthusiastic to learn. They are highly trainable, adaptable and versatile in their abilities. They are outgoing and friendly with other dogs. They work well in teams and with packs. They are a dignified dog and they may be reserved with strangers but they should never be shy or aggressive.
Height:
The Chinook breed of dog stands between 22 and 27 inches tall at the withers.
Weight:
The Chinook breed of dog typically weighs 55 to 70 pounds.
Exercise:
The Chinook breed of dog does require moderate daily exercise but they are not considered hyperactive dogs. After these dogs have their daily exercise they can usually entertain themselves or rest.
Life Expectancy:
The Chinook breed of dog usually lives 10 to 15 years.
Grooming:
The Chinook breed of dog usually requires minimal coat maintenance. They do shed seasonally and some owners report that dogs shed heavily. Expect dog hair in the house.
Origin:
The Chinook breed of dog is descended from a dog named “Chinook” who was whelped in 1917 in New Hampshire. Chinook was the result of a crossbreeding from husky stock derived from a North Pole expedition and a large, tawny mastiff-life male dog. Chinook was subsequently bred to Belgian Sheepdogs, German Shepherd Dogs, Canadian Eskimo Dogs and perhaps other breeds and the resulting offspring were bred back to him to set type for the new breed. The breed has remained very rare and by 1981 it is believed that only 11 breedable Chinooks survived. In 1991 the Chinook breed was recognized by the United Kennel Club. There are currently around 800 registered dogs. The UKC has a crossbreeding program which allows Chinooks to be bred to dogs of other breeds which are believed to have contributed to early Chinook development. The 4th generation backcross descendants of these crosses can be accepted as UKC purebred Chinooks if they meet other requirements.
Chinooks are still used for recreational dog sledding by some owners but they are mainly kept as family pets today. Some dogs are used for dog packing, search and rescue, skijoring, as well as obedience and dog agility.
Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
