Chinook Winter Weekend
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 […]
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
2024 Calendar Contest
2024 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 2024 COA Calendar […]
2023 Specialty T-Shirts
June 22-23, 2023 is the Chinook National Specialty and Family Reunion in Loveland, CO! For those planning to come to the show, we have t-shirts available for $25 each in […]
2023 COA Specialty Silent Auction items needed
Chinook Friends, Plans are underway for the 2023 Chinook National Specialty & Family Reunion, which will be held June 22-23, 2023, in Loveland, Colorado. The Specialty show is a great […]
Come one, come all!
June 22-23, 2023 is the Chinook National Specialty and Family Reunion in Loveland, CO. Two days of events for everyone include: handling classes, Chinook Olympic Games, discussions on reproduction, sledding, […]
