Mother’s Day Classic – Berthoud, CO
Trail Ridge Kennel Club (TRKC) is holding the 2025 Mother’s Day Classic May 9-11, 2025 in Berthoud, CO! Pre-entry deadline is May 6th. Find out more information at TRKC Event […]
Nook News
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Announcements & Events
Dog shows and awards, regional and national events, family reunions, Chinooknics...it's all here! Find out what's going on and where Chinooks are getting together next.
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Active Chinook Program
Get out and pack, sled, skijor, and more with your Chinook! The Active Chinook (ACP) encourages owners to work with their dogs in the pursuits for which they were intended.
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Health & Genetics
The Health & Genetics team supports efforts to ensure the Chinook has a healthy, sustainable future. Find out more about the Chinook Breed Conservation Program and other health resources here.
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Rescue
The COA maintains a Rescue program to help find new homes for Chinook dogs in need. Usually, a Chinook dog needs to be placed in a new home because the owner can no longer care for the dog because of illness or personal problems.
What is the COA?
The Chinook Owners Association (COA) is the original national parent club for the Chinook dog. The COA was founded by Chinook owners responsible for the recovery of the Chinook breed from near extinction in 1981, when only eleven breedable dogs remained. Since that time, dedicated breeders, individuals and families have carefully rebuilt to a population that now numbers more than 100 breedable dogs and more than 1200 total Chinooks.
Today the COA, the official breed club recognized by the United Kennel Club (UKC), supports Chinook breeders and pet owners through:
- Programs that encourage healthy dogs, genetic diversity and the long-term future of the breed
- Breed Standards that promote temperament, structure and working ability
- Programs that advance and recognize working dog achievements in pulling, packing and dog sports, consistent with the historic function of the breed
- An engaged community of Chinook enthusiasts who share activities, health tips, guidance and resources
Chinook statue donations matched
❤️ Show your love for the Chinook breed this Valentine’s Day! ❤️ For the next TWO WEEKS, the Chinook Owners Association (COA) is matching your donations dollar-for-dollar (up to $3,000 […]
Chinook Winter Weekend: A Celebration of Breed and Community!
Join fellow Chinook lovers for a fun-filled winter weekend in Tamworth, NH, the birthplace of the Chinook breed! Saturday, February 15th: Chinook Family Fun Day (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM) […]
2025 Calendar Contest
2025 COA Calendar Contest It’s that time of year again! Dust off your cameras and enter your favorite Chinook and COA CBCP Chinook Cross photos in the 2025 COA Calendar […]
H&G Webinar Summary
The COA Health & Genetics Committee has completed the 2023 annual population assessment and is pleased to present CBCP (Chinook Breed Conservation Program) breeding guidance for 2024. Full details are […]
