The Chinook is a large and powerful breed of dog that was originally bred in the United States for sledding and guarding. They are intelligent, loyal, and hardworking, and make excellent working dogs.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 12–14 years
- Weight
- Male 32–43 kg · Female 23–32 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 61–69 cm · Female 56–64 cm
- Origin
- early 20th century · United States
- Coat
- double, medium
- Colors
- tawny (pale honey to reddish-gold), darker shadings on ears and muzzle
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Recognized by
- AKC, UKC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise60 min per day