The Chinook is a sled dog breed that was developed in New Hampshire in the early 20th century, and it is currently the state’s official dog. It is a muscular dog with brown to amber colored eyes, honey to reddish-gold coat, and black markings on the inside corners of the eyes. They are affectionate, eager to please, and enthusiastic to learn; they work well in teams and are easily trainable and adaptable. While some owners use Chinooks as sledding dogs, or for search and rescue, they are mainly family pets.
Chinooks have a withers height between 22”-26" (56-66 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 55-90 lb (25-41 kg). The Chinook has an overall body length of roughly 32”-37” (81-94 cm), standing height between 28”-32” (71-81 cm), and a typical lifespan of 12-15 years.
The Chinook is a sled dog breed that was developed in New Hampshire in the early 20th century, and it is currently the state’s official dog. It is a muscular dog with brown to amber colored eyes, honey to reddish-gold coat, and black markings on the inside corners of the eyes. They are affectionate, eager to please, and enthusiastic to learn; they work well in teams and are easily trainable and adaptable. While some owners use Chinooks as sledding dogs, or for search and rescue, they are mainly family pets.
Chinooks have a withers height between 22”-26" (56-66 cm) and a typical weight in the range of 55-90 lb (25-41 kg). The Chinook has an overall body length of roughly 32”-37” (81-94 cm), standing height between 28”-32” (71-81 cm), and a typical lifespan of 12-15 years.
