Smart, Patient, Devoted
Tawny-coated, no-frills Chinooks are muscular and substantial, with males standing as high as 26 inches at the shoulder. Females, with their distinctly feminine look, are a bit smaller. Chinooks were conceived as dual-purpose haulers, with the power of freighting dogs and the spe…
Energy
80%
Shedding
60%
Trainability
100%
Grooming
40%
Friendliness
80%
Coat Type
Double coat
Weekly Brushing
dog food
Best overall large breed food — consistent quality at a fair price…
toys
The #1 chew toy for heavy chewers — nothing else comes close…
beds
Best cooling bed — essential for flat-faced breeds and dogs in warm cl…
health
Best DNA test overall — unmatched health screening depth…
training
Best GPS collar for active owners — 3-month battery is class-leading…
grooming
Best probiotic coat spray — supports skin microbiome health between ba…
Needs 60-90 minutes active exercise daily; thrives with a job or sport.
Seasonal shedder — daily brushing during spring and fall coat blows is essential.
Highly trainable — excels with positive reinforcement; start obedience classes early.
FCI Group
Group 5 — Spitz and Primitive Types
Section
Sledehonden
Status
recognized