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  Chinook - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) is Alaska's state fish and is native to the Pacific coasts of North America and Northeast Asia.
Chinook winds are warm, dry, usually irregularly occurring katabatic winds, similar to Alpine föhn winds, that come down the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains into the plains of North America.
Chinook (dog) is a breed of dog, bred to be a sled dog.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chinook   (503 words)

  
 Chinook Breed Standard
The father of the breed, Chinook, was born on author/explorer Arthur Walden's Wonalancet, New Hampshire farm in 1917.
Chinook’s offspring, who inherited his coloring, size and general characteristics, were bred to combine the strength of the large freight dog with the speed of the smaller racing sled dogs.
The Chinook was developed to be a working sled dog and any deviation from the standard which compromises that purpose should be penalized in proportion to the degree of the deviation.
www.arba.org /ChinookBS.htm   (2810 words)

  
 Chinook (dog) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Chinook is a rare sleddog type or variety developed in the New England region of the USA in the early 20th century.
Chinook derived from a crossbreeding of husky stock from the Peary North Pole expedition with a large, tawny Mastiff-like male.
Arthur Walden was an experienced dog driver with years of experience in the Yukon; he was lead driver and trainer on the 1929 Byrd antarctic expedition.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chinook_(dog)   (523 words)

  
 Dog Breeds - Chinook   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Dogs 23 to 27", bitches 21 to 25"
The Chinook was developed to be a working sled dog and any deviation from the standard which compromises that purpose should be penalized in to the degree of the deviation.
Chinook’s offspring, who inherited colouring, size and general characteristics, were bred to combine the strength of the large freight dog with the speed of the smaller racing sled dogs.
www.dog-breeds.co.uk /breeds/c15.htm   (226 words)

  
 CCA| Standard - Chinook Club of America
The Chinook was originated by author and adventurer Arthur Walden to establish a breed of sled dog with the tremendous power and endurance of the larger Alaskan freighting husky combined with the speed of the smaller Siberian husky used on the tundra.
The progenitor of the breed, Chinook, was born on Walden’s farm in Wonalancet, New Hampshire in 1917.
The Chinook was developed to be a working sled dog and any deviation from the standard which compromises that purpose should be penalized in direct proportion to the degree of the deviation.
www.chinookclubofamerica.org /Standard.htm   (2014 words)

  
 Dog breeds : Chinook   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Chinook is a native American sled dog, originally developed by Arthur Walden, in the 1920s, in Wonalancet, NH.
Chinooks show their versatility by working in obedience, agility, search and rescue, carting and herding, in additional to the traditional venues of sledding and skijoring.
The Chinook is a Northern breed derived from a single ancestor.
www.dogomania.com /breed/breed134   (505 words)

  
 Chinook (dog) -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Overall, the Chinook seems to owe more to (An old breed of powerful deep-chested smooth-coated dog used chiefly as a watchdog and guard dog) mastiff than to (Any of various stocky heavy-coated breeds of dogs native to northern regions having pointed muzzles and erect ears with a curled furry tail) spitz ancestry.
Chinook derived from a crossbreeding of husky stock from the Peary North Pole expedition with a large, tawny (An old breed of powerful deep-chested smooth-coated dog used chiefly as a watchdog and guard dog) Mastiff-like male.
Arthur Walden was an experienced dog driver with years of experience in the (A territory in northwestern Canada; site of the Klondike gold rush in the 1890s) Yukon; he was lead driver and trainer on the 1929 Byrd antarctic expedition.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/ch/chinook_(dog).htm   (670 words)

  
 Chinook   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Chinook Jargon is a form of that language, technically known as a pidgin or contact language, which evolved to allow the inhabitants of the Columbia River region to discuss business.
Chinook winds are warm, dry, usually irregularly occurring katabatic winds, similar to Alpine foehn winds, that come down the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains into the plains of North America.
Chinook is a breed of dog, bred to be a sled dog.
www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/c/ch/chinook.html   (347 words)

  
 Chinook History
Chinook had the intelligence, power, endurance, speed, and friendly nature that Walden was trying to develop in a sled dog.
Chinook was bred to German Shepherd Dogs and Belgian Sheepdogs (at this time, all varieties were considered the same breed) from working backgrounds, Canadian Eskimo dogs, and perhaps other breeds.
The Chinook is a wonderful all around dog with an exceptional disposition and undying loyalty to its family.
www.chinook.org /history.htm   (1087 words)

  
 Breed Profiles - SSSD and Chinook
The best adult dogs display a high degree of determination and tenacity in their work and will keep going under very bad conditions, sometimes even in spite of injury or illness.
THE CHINOOK is a rare American sleddog breed whose breed development began in the New England region of the USA early in the twentieth century.
Arthur Walden was a dog driver with years of experience in the Yukon; at 56 he was chosen to be lead driver and trainer on the 1929 Byrd Antarctic Expedition.
www.seppalasleddogs.com /isa/profiles.htm   (1027 words)

  
 Dog and Kennel Magazine Chinook Breed Profile
The Chinook was the inspiration of Arthur Treadwell Walden, an author, explorer, and innkeeper from the village of Wonalancet, which lies at the foot of the White Mountains in the north central part of New Hampshire.
Producing a new breed of dog is not like baking dessert, unless you're used to baking with an oven that's lacking a temperature control and ingredients whose quality changes from one batch of brownies to the next.
Above all, Chinooks are found in hundreds of homes as devoted and loyal companions that seem to find additional fulfillment when allowed to attach themselves to the children of the household.
www.petpublishing.com /dogken/breeds/chinook.shtml   (2460 words)

  
 Chinook Dog -- Hurricane Chinooks
This is the vision I have for the future of Hurricane Chinooks and the Chinook dog.
Acquiring a Chinook is a guarantee of having an alert, intelligent canine companion with a superior disposition, sound body and eagerness to work and play.
The common characteristic in all acceptable activities for the Chinook is a one-on-one partnership with its human in non-agressive pursuits.
www.chinookdogs.com /phil.htm   (2125 words)

  
 Chinook Dog - Canada's Guide to Dogs
From this breeding, a pup named Chinook was born and became the world's most famous dog of his time — Chinook was one of the sled dogs who accompanied Admiral Byrd on his South Pole expedition in 1927.
The Chinook's double coat is of medium length with a thick, soft and downy texture undercoat.
Although many Chinooks today are raised only as family pets; many breeders strive to maintain the Chinook's working ability and the breed can be seen working in various areas, including dog sledding, dog-packing, skijoring, search and rescue, sheep herding, agility and obedience to name a few.
www.canadasguidetodogs.com /chinook.htm   (1139 words)

  
 Chinook Dog History
In 1917 Chinook was born on author/explorer Arthur Walden's farm in Wonalancet, New Hampshire, one of 3 large yellow pups.
The mother, a "Northern Husky"' was a daughter of one of the dogs on Peary's North Pole team, and the father was a large mixed breed.
Chinook was a 'sport,' a phenomenon of nature, not looking like either of his parents.
www.chinookdogs.org /hist.htm   (598 words)

  
 Chinook, Dog Breed Information Center®, Chinooks, sled dog
These dogs should not be kept in a backyard and should always be considered a part of the family.
Chinooks have a double coat consisting of a downy undercoat and a course overcoat.
The Chinook used to be an outstanding sled dog; but in the 1980s the breed was almost extinct, with only 12 breedable dogs left in the world.
www.dogbreedinfo.com /chinook.htm   (1373 words)

  
 Chinook Dog Seizure Research by the University of Missouri School of Veterinary Medicine
With this information, Chinook breeders will be able to control the incidence of seizures in the Chinook by breeding away from the disorder, while continuing to strive toward good type, temperament, soundness, and health.
Chinooks who have experienced or are experiencing any type of seizure-like behavior, Chinooks who have had only one seizure, Chinooks who have experienced a seizure(s) with an identified cause, Chinooks who have outgrown the seizures, Chinooks who have littermates or parents or distant relatives with seizures,
As of March 23, 2005, 212 Chinooks and Chinook crosses have sent in samples, 26 of these dogs are affected - 15 males and 11 females.
www.intervalechinooks.net /ChinookSeizureStudy.html   (1027 words)

  
 History of the Chinook dog
With Chinook's children, Walden was finally getting the quality of dogs that he was accustomed to; and in 1920 his new line of "Husky half-breds" (as he called them), made their debut at the Gorham, NH winter carnival, and he started seriously promoting dog sledding for draft, recreation, and sport.
Lombard promoted her Chinooks as recreational sled dogs, putting as much emphasis on their companionable nature as their working ability, she also fielded two Chinook teams that continued to be seen in the local sportsman shows, and on the winter racing circuit as well.
A few breeders crossbred their Chinooks with dogs of other breeds, or in some cases tracked the offspring of accidental breedings, with the thought that if all of the existing purebred Chinooks were lost in this manner, the breed might be "recreated" by using typey, healthy, crossbred Chinooks.
www.tullibardine.bizland.com /chnkhist.chtml   (2839 words)

  
 Chinook Dog Education Center
The chinook dog is a native American sledding breed.
The Official U.K.C. Breed Standard for the Chinook was revised in 1996 and carries a 1997 copyright from the U.K.C. The COA, the U.K.C. National Breed Club for the Chinook, developed this standard.
Four of the Committee members actively mushed their dogs or worked their Chinooks in other pulling activities; two participated in the U.K.C. sanctioned Chinook Cross program; one participated in advanced study in canine genetics, structure and movement; and five were active in conformation showing.
www.chinookdogs.org   (693 words)

  
 Chinooks
Chinook Dogs are a working breed that displays much strength and eagerness to work.
Dogs with fl markings at the corners of the eyes are preferred.
The Chinook dog is said to be good with children.
www.chinook-dogs.com   (253 words)

  
 Chinook Puppies | Dog Breeders | Dogs
The Chinook is a dedicated, hard-working sled dog whose primary concern in life is to fulfill their master's prescribed task.
One of the key characteristics of the Chinook is his calm, non-aggressive and friendly disposition.
Given acres and acres of land, the dogs are generally going to follow alon g with their owner.
www.thepamperedpup.com /puppy/chinook_puppy.htm   (171 words)

  
 Rain Mountain Chinooks
Chinook Owners Association, UKC Parent Club of the Chinook As the parent club of the Chinook breed, the Chinook Owners Association (COA) website is a very thorough source of information on the breed.
International Federation of Chinook Breeders and Exhibitors The IFCBE is a group dedicated to developing venues for Chinook activities other than with the United Kennel Club (that role is filled by the COA).
My personal belief is that the Chinooks with UKC registration, whose parents were critically evaluated by outside, impartial experts prior to being bred, and who have pedigrees backed up by DNA profiling of their ancestors, are the better dogs.
www.rainmountain.net /what.html   (3055 words)

  
 Chinook Dog - IFCBE, Supporting Chinook Dog Owners   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The International Federation of Chinook Breeders and Exhibitors is a non-profit organization that works with canine performance venues, showing organizations and registries, to provide international exposure for the Chinook dog.
In addition, the Federation will provide a direct line of communication to a full spectrum of venues where the Chinook dog can be exhibited in sledding, skijoring, weight pull, therapy, obedience, flyball, agility, conformation showing and other activities.
In all activities, the Federation holds ethical breeding and exhibiting of the Chinook dog of prime importance.
www.chinooks.org   (129 words)

  
 Chinook Dogs - Hurricane Chinooks Going Strong!
Although quite a serious dog, she loves to run for hours in the field with the rest of the Chinooks.
Chaser made her mark in the Chinook world in 1998 as she became the first #1 Top Ten Chinook in the U.K.C. She ended up as the #2 1999 Top Ten Chinook right behind her Dad.
She is better balanced than most of my Chinooks and always has a positive attitude in the ring, no matter where she is, or who is handling her.
www.chinookdogs.com   (2046 words)

  
 Chinook Article, Chinook Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Chinook Jargon is a form of that language, technically known as a pidgin or contact language, which evolved to allow the inhabitants of the ColumbiaRiver region to discuss business.
The Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) is Alaska 's state fish and is native to the Pacific coasts of North America and NortheastAsia.
Chinook is a computer program that plays checkers (draughts),developed at the University of Alberta.
www.anoca.org /winds/pacific/chinook.html   (319 words)

  
 chinook dog breed   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Chinook was a "sport," a phenomenon of nature, not...
Chinook Dog Club of America, Inc Breed Rescue [Adobe PDF]Chinook Dog Club of America, Inc. Breed Rescue.
The chinook dogs are considered a rare dog breed.
www.dogabout.com /chinook-dog-breed.html   (584 words)

  
 Outlaw Chinooks - Chinook Dog, Labrador, Animal Actors
She was the worst kept secret in the universe and it still amazes me that Dave was oblivious to the arrival of his Princess.
Bailey is co-owned with Rain Mountain Chinooks and is an excellent example of their breeding program.
The people at the shelter said that their kennel help were uncomfortable with this dog and that he was unpredictable.
www.outlawchinooks.com /dogs.html   (805 words)

  
 Intervale Chinooks, breeder of Chinook Dogs
Chinook Dogs are just about anything you want them to be - canine companions who aim to please!
Give Chinooks a job and they excel, be it sledding, trialing in obedience, agility or herding, in the conformation ring, or hiking out on desolate mountain trails.
Our Chinooks are our constant companions, creative and comical, easy keepers, and easy to love.
www.intervalechinooks.net   (126 words)

  
 Everything for the Working Dog...and MORE!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
People who have dogs are healthier and live longer.
Dogs that are active live longer, healthier lives.
Check out our Learning and Exploring section for learning about dog care, dog sports and training your dog; to find out what's happening in the world of dogs; and to find other web sites with great information on your favorite activity or breed.
www.chinookwind.com   (149 words)

  
 Chinook Dog - Calendar 2002
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