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Chinook Statue Unveiled

Written by COA WebmasterNovember 16, 2025November 16, 2025 Leave a comment

What an amazing turnout in Tamworth, NH for the unveiling of the Chinook statue! Check out the WMUR video here: https://https://www.wmur.com/article/tamworth-nh-dog-statue-unveiling-111525/69447648

Announcements & Events, Community, History, Uncategorized

Chinook Winter Weekend: A Celebration of Breed and Community!

Written by COA Regional ActivitiesFebruary 1, 2025February 13, 2025 Leave a comment

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) […]

Announcements & Events, History

Chinook Winter Weekend

Written by COA Regional ActivitiesFebruary 3, 2024February 15, 2024 Leave a comment

We are pleased to announce the Chinook Winter Weekend in the birthplace of the Chinook: Tamworth, NH from February 16-17, 2024! Our own COA Historian (Bob Cottrell) and COA Regional […]

Health & Genetics, History

Pure Dog Talk Podcast

Written by COA WebmasterApril 26, 2022October 30, 2022 Leave a comment

Our own Karen Hinchy and Ginger Corley talk with Pure Dog Talk’s Laura Reeves about the history of the Chinook and how crossbreeding is key to the future of the […]

Art & Culture, History

Another sled dog you may have heard of…

Written by COA WebmasterFebruary 26, 2021 Leave a comment

COA Historian Bob Cottrell discusses Disney’s Togo and the links to Chinook history. http://mwvhistory.blogspot.com/2020/01/frozen-2-when-togo-came-to-town.html

Member Dogs

BARKERVILLE TAKODA (Takoda)

New Litters

GreatMountain Chinooks
February 2026
Mystique Pond Chinooks
March 2026
Granite Hill Chinooks
March 2026
Desert Sol Chinooks
March 2026
Desert Sol Chinooks
April 2026

Junior & Family Memberships

Junior memberships are a great way to get young Chinook owners and handlers involved in the community. Contact the Membership Chair for more details.

Family memberships are open to two adult members residing in the same household. Each member enjoys all the privileges of a single membership. After purchasing the membership type of your choosing, please contact the Membership Chair and provide him/her with both family members’ names.

The Membership Chair will verify the two family members’ addresses match and you will be refunded a total of $10.

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COA Litter Badging Application

General Information

Breeder's Name

Breeder's Email

Kennel name to be used on the litter

Sire's Registered Name

Sire's Date of Birth

Dam's Registered Name

Dam's Date of Birth

Health Badge

Which Health Badge do you feel the litter qualifies for?
SilverGoldNone

Please check if the following statements are true:
Sire's hip and eye clearances are available on the OFA websiteDam's hip and eye clearances are available on the OFA website

If Sire and/or Dam's health clearances are not on the OFA website, please include a link to the documents below, or email them to Health@Chinook.org

Please check if the following statement is true:
Sire AND Dam have public DNA profiles on Optimal Selection

If Sire and/or Dam's DNA profiles are not public, please include a link to the documents below, or email them to Health@Chinook.org

Diversity Badge

Which Diversity Badge do you feel the litter qualifies for?
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Which of the following criteria does the litter meet?
5 generation COI <= both parents5 generation COI is <= 5%Optimal Selection Health Index > at least one parentAt least one parent is a New Founder or F1/2/3 descendant of the Chinook Breed Conservation Program (CBCP)

What is the 30 generation COI of the litter?

How many offspring does the stud have?

Performance Badge

Which Performance Badge do you feel the litter qualifies for?
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Please note the sire's Certification/Titles or working experience. Please include links to photos of the certificates/titles, or email them to Health@Chinook.org

Please note the dam's Certification/Titles or working experience. Please include links to photos of the certificates/titles, or email them to Health@Chinook.org

New Founder Application

Breeder Information

Breeder's Name

Breeder's Email

Breeder's Address

Breeder's Phone

New Founder's Sire

Sire's Registered Name

Sire's Breed/Mix

Sire's Date of Birth

Sire's Registration Type

Sire's Height

Sire's Weight

Sire's Color

Sire's Owner's Name

Sire's Owner's Email

Sire's Owner's Address

Sire's Owner's Phone

New Founder's Dam

Dam's Registered Name

Dam's Breed/Mix

Dam's Date of Birth

Dam's Registration Type

Dam's Height

Dam's Weight

Dam's Color

Dam's Owner's Name

Dam's Owner's Email

Dam's Owner's Address

Dam's Owner's Phone

New Founder

Please describe the New Founder's temperament

Health Badge

Which Health Badge do you feel the litter qualifies for?
SilverGoldNone

Please check if the following statements are true:
Sire's hip and eye clearances are available on the OFA websiteDam's hip and eye clearances are available on the OFA website

If Sire and/or Dam's health clearances are not on the OFA website, please include a link to the documents below, or email them to Health@Chinook.org

Please check if the following statement is true:
Sire AND Dam have public DNA profiles on Optimal Selection

If Sire and/or Dam's DNA profiles are not public, please include a link to the documents below, or email them to Health@Chinook.org

Diversity Badge

Which Diversity Badge do you feel the litter qualifies for?
SilverGoldNone

What is the 30 generation COI of the litter?

How many offspring does the stud have?

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Which is bigger, 3 or 5?

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