SAVE THE DATE: June 22-23
Plan your summer vacation in the Rocky Mountains! The 2023 COA National Specialty & Chinook Family Reunion will be in Loveland, CO! This 2-day event starts with games, food, and […]
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
2021 National Specialty
The 2021 Chinook National Specialty took place in Amherst, NH in October 2021 and our 2021 National Best of Breed was Forever Greene An Affair 2 Remember (Ooma)! Please take […]
2023 Calendar Contest
2023 COA Calendar Contest It’s that time of year again! Dust off your cameras and enter your favorite Chinook photos in the 2023 COA Calendar Contest! Here’s a highlight of […]
2022 Specialty, June 15th
Our last National Best of Breed, Forever Greene An Affair 2 Remember (Ooma) would like to invite you to come to the 2022 COA National Specialty in Kalamazoo, MI! All […]
Pure Dog Talk Podcast
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 […]
